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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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    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Power Apps Component Framework, Presentations, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Sécuriser GKE avec Cloud Next Generation Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Income Statement, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Capital Expenditure, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Segurança no GKE com Cloud Next Generation Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Kubernetes, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, MySQL, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Architecture, Data Store

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Data Integrity, Technical Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, MarTech, Strategic Marketing, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Content Creation, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Context Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
  • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft
  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Sécuriser GKE avec Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
  • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
  • Segurança no GKE com Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM

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