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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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      IBM

      Security Analyst Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: 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, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Abstraction

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Complex Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Information Security Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Compliance Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Assurance, Vulnerability Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Encryption Standard, Blockchain, Data Integrity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Methods and Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, JUnit, Systems Design, Data Ethics, Test Automation, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Dataflow

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Application Lifecycle Management, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Microarchitecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Culture Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arm

      Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Development Environment, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Software Development on SAP HANA

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Software Development Process

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fortinet, Inc.

      Fortinet Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
    • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
    • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
    • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
    • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
    • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
    • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
    • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp

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