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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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    IBM

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Containerization, Web Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Django (Web Framework), HTML and CSS, Data Storage Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Data Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Controls, Cyber Operations, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Vulnerability Assessments

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

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Smart Goals, Recruitment, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Team Leadership, Software Engineering, Leadership, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Software Engineering Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Team Oriented, Software Engineering, Engineering Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Generative AI

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Encryption Standard, Security Management, Security Software, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Data Access, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Acceptance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Case, Maintainability, Unit Testing, Software Design, System Testing, Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Regression Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Cloud Deployment, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    CI/CD for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Automation, Application Security, Software Quality Assurance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security: Macquarie University
  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
  • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
  • GenAI for Software Engineering Teams: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Software Quality Assurance: Board Infinity
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • CI/CD for Software Developers: Codio

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