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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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      University of California, Irvine

      Security Governance & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Selenium

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Debugging, Scripting, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Test Case, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Test Automation, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, Software Design, Vulnerability Assessments, User Experience Design, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Code Review, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 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, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Database Systems, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Proactive Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Test Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Systems Administration, Software Installation, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Modern Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Security Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Network Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Security, Scenario Testing, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Tecnología musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Digital Communications, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Instrumental Music, Patch Management, Programmable Logic Controllers, Music Performance, Data Sharing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Multi-Cloud, Wide Area Networks, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Technology Solutions

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Selenium: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
    • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
    • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
    • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
    • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
    • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Security Architecture: Packt

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