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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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    • U

      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

    • Status: New
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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Patch Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Matplotlib, Supervised Learning, Data Literacy, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Professional Networking, Predictive Modeling, Plotly, Dashboard, Generative AI, Jupyter, Data Science, Web Scraping

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Azure Active Directory, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Authentications, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Security Management, Generative AI, Records Management, Compliance Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Datamaps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Application Deployment, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Business Modeling, Data Mapping, Business Analytics, SQL

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Application Security, Security Software, Firewall, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Software Quality Assurance, Application Security, Software Technical Review, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Secure Coding, Maintainability, Debugging, CI/CD, Vulnerability, Software Configuration Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Engineering Tools, Development Environment, Security Management, Quality Improvement, Data Integration, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Amazon

      Introduction to Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      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

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      205K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Telecommunications, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, General Networking, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Technology Strategies, Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Business Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Sprint Retrospectives, Cross Platform Development, Usability, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Thinking, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4: Pearson
    • IBM Data Science: IBM
    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson
    • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park

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