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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, DevOps, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    657 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Software, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Query Languages

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Assessment and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Development Environment, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Secure Coding, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements, Product Support

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    366 reviews

    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, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
  • Microsoft Copilot for Security: Microsoft
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • Security Assessment and Testing: Packt
  • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm

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