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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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    Northeastern University

    Engineering Project Management Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Design, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Creativity, Planning, Organizational Structure, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Budgeting, Work Breakdown Structure, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Jupyter, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn C# by Building Applications

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Programming Principles, Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, File I/O, Application Development, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Unit Testing, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, Technical Support, System Monitoring, Incident Management, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring, OS Process Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Export and Highlight Project Tasks Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Stakeholder Communications, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Timelines, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Pivot Tables And Charts, Histogram, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Your Ultimate Guide To AKS Infrastructure And Network

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Persistence, Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Proxy Servers, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Key Management, Network Security, API Gateway, Network Routing, YAML, Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Scalability, Large Language Modeling

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Engineering Project Management Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Learn C# by Building Applications: Packt
  • Network Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques: Google
  • Export and Highlight Project Tasks Fast: Coursera
  • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos: IBM

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