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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.

Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Copilot, Entra Identity & Access Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Enterprise Application Management, Responsible AI, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AI Integrations, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Authorization (Computing), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Zero Trust Network Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Timelines, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Presentation

    ★ 4.7 (5.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Store, Database Software, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.8 (22K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Secure and Tune OAS Models

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Oracle Databases, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Enterprise Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Persistence, Security Controls, Query Languages, Dashboard, Data Governance, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Security Management, Business Logic, Data Presentation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    KodeKloud

    Gateway API with NGINX Fabric Gateway

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Nginx, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Application Deployment, Network Security, Security Controls, System Configuration, Security Software, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Packt

    CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) Certification Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, DevSecOps, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Threat Modeling, Model Optimization, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Governance, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Generative Model Architectures, Firewall, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Architecture, Data Storage, Security Controls, Problem Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Services, Computer Security, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, AI Security, Docker (Software), Security Management, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

    ★ 4.6 (895) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    ★ 4.7 (369) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Microsoft Copilot, Entra Identity & Access Management: Whizlabs
  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Secure and Tune OAS Models: Coursera
  • Gateway API with NGINX Fabric Gateway: KodeKloud
  • CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) Certification Exam Prep: Packt
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft

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