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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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    Packt

    Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Linux Commands, Automation, Debugging, YAML, Scripting, Security Controls, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Software Engineering

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Containerization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Commands, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Infrastructure Security, Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Cybersecurity, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IE Business School

    El plan de marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Customer Retention, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Product Strategy, Business Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Budgets, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Smart Goals, Business Metrics, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Data Manipulation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Agile and Scrum Mastery: Fundamentals to Advanced Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Team Motivation, Agile Software Development, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Risk Analysis, Agile Product Development, Continuous Integration, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Backlogs, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Microbiology, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    University of Leeds

    Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Development Environment, Scripting, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation: Packt
  • Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP: Coursera
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Foundations of Linux: Packt
  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
  • Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • El plan de marketing: IE Business School
  • Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel: Coursera
  • Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders: Simplilearn
  • Agile and Scrum Mastery: Fundamentals to Advanced Leadership: EDUCBA

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