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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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    IBM

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Heat Maps, Box Plots, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mobile Development, Design Research, React.js, Web Development Tools, Javascript

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate & Secure LLM Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, CI/CD, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, DevSecOps, Enterprise Security, DevOps, Docker (Software), Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Docker (Software), AI Security, Software As A Service, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Containerization, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Controls

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    863 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Health Technology, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Patient-centered Care, Health Information Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, AI Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications

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    546 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    PCB/CAD Design – Signal Routing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Technical Design, Differential Equations, Business Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Network Architecture

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    13K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Safeguard LLM Outputs: Test and Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, API Testing, Test Case, Security Testing, Software Testing, Code Coverage, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Quality Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office Word 2021-2024: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Report Writing, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Business Writing, Computer Literacy, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Professional C# Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Validation, Microsoft Development Tools, Security Testing, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Performance Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Visualization with Python: IBM
  • Meta React Native: Meta
  • Automate & Secure LLM Deployments: Coursera
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
  • Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
  • PCB/CAD Design – Signal Routing: Coursera
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Safeguard LLM Outputs: Test and Evaluate: Coursera
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System

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