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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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    Duke University

    Managing Big Data with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.7
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    4.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures

    4.6
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training for High Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Management, Sales Training, Prospecting and Qualification, Inside Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Lead Generation, Sales, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Consumer Behaviour, Management Training And Development, Target Market, Service Level Agreement, Employee Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Dashboard, Automation, Cloud Computing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Overcoming Dyslexia

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Child Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Neurology, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Firewall

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Storytelling

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Mart, Database Management, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    710 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Development and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, Wireframing, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Browser Compatibility, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Decision-Making and Scenarios

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing Big Data with MySQL: Duke University
  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera
  • Sales Training for High Performing Teams: HubSpot Academy
  • Salesforce Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • Overcoming Dyslexia: Yale University
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
  • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Responsive Website Development and Design: University of London

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