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Learn software security principles for protecting applications. Understand how to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and perform security testing.


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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 1

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Applications in Python on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Applications, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Relational Databases, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Cloud API, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, NoSQL, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Digital Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building GenAI Applications and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Google Gemini, Automation, Generative AI, Application Development, Development Environment, Prompt Engineering Tools, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C ++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Virtual Machines, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Network Security, Load Balancing, Cloud Security, Network Routing, Firewall

    5
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Web Exploits, Python Scripting & Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, OSI Models, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Scripting, Python Programming, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • Building GenAI Applications and Agents: Coursera
  • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
  • How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel: Coursera
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey: Google Cloud

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