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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

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Email Security, Application Security, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Hardening, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      995 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Safety and Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Scrum (Software Development), Design Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Kanban Principles, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Version Control, Engineering Software, Application Security, Software Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon

      Amazon Junior Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Model View Controller, Git (Version Control System), JUnit, GitHub, Version Control, Spring Boot, Software Development, Responsive Web Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), SQL, Java Programming, Java, Restful API, Database Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Digital Transformation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Penetration Testing, Linux, IT Security Architecture, IT Service Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Professional Networking, Generative AI, Cyber Security Assessment

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Computer Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Firewall, Cyber Security Strategy, TCP/IP, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, Information Systems Security, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Data Security, Data Ethics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Network Analysis, Information Privacy

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, OSI Models, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Routing Protocols, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      206K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Database Management, Technical Documentation, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Configuration Management, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Code Review, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Hardware Security

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption, System Design and Implementation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      687 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Authentications, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Git Features

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Automation, Threat Detection, Collaborative Software, Incident Response

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
    • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
    • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park

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