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Software Security Courses

Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    987 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Secure IoT Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Security Engineering, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    678 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Taiwan University

    大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Banking, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    413 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    28DIGITAL

    Value Creation Through Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Technology Roadmaps, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Sales Process, Technology Strategies, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Ideation, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    722 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    790 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Security Controls, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, YAML, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories: Coursera
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Foundations of Secure IoT Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
  • Value Creation Through Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Advanced Kubernetes: LearnQuest

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