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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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    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    117K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Sprint Planning

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    75K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics

    4.9
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    63K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, AI Security, Gemini, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Model Evaluation, AI Workflows, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Operational Efficiency, Human Factors, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Data Security, Natural Language Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    121K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Code Coverage, OpenShift, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Robotics, Business Logic, Deep Learning, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Administration, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Database Architecture and Administration, Shell Script, Data Store, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Science Foundations: IBM
  • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Applied Data Science: IBM

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