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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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    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Java, Software Architecture, Data Migration, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Databases, Database Management, Cloud Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Software Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Cloud Platforms, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    4.4
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

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    430 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Intermediate C# Scripting for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Scalability, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application, Data Integrity, Data Access, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    API Testing a real web application via Postman

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Scenario Testing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Native Buildpacks – Hands-on for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Build Tools, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control: Northwestern University
  • Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Getting Started: Coursera
  • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Learn Intermediate C# Scripting for Unity Game Development: Packt
  • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation: Whizlabs
  • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera
  • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft

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