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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 Leeds

      How to Get Into Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Software Development, Engineering Software, Application Development, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Back-End Web Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Application Security, Software Development, Prompt Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Ethics, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Software-Defined (SD) Branch

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Virtualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      软件测试 (Software Testing)

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Functional Testing, JUnit, System Testing, Performance Testing, Debugging, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Integration Testing, Selenium (Software), Mobile Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Security Concepts and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Systems Integration, Debugging, Software Architecture, Control Systems, Human Machine Interfaces

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data, Security, and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Network and Communications Security

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Remote Access Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Engineering, Software Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      660 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Technical Support for Software

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Software Architecture, Technical Support, Operating Systems, Software Installation, System Support, End User Training and Support, Microsoft Windows, Problem Management, Debugging, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, Patch Management, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Threat Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • How to Get Into Software Development: University of Leeds
    • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
    • Introduction to Software-Defined (SD) Branch: LearnQuest
    • 软件测试 (Software Testing): Nanjing University
    • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
    • Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
    • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
    • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University

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