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Software Engineering Courses

Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.


Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Amazon Web Services

    Using Amazon Q to Enhance Applications and Developer Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Maintainability, Software Technical Review

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Architecture, Technical Design, Conceptual Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Hacking & Cryptography Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Secure Coding, File Management, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Scripting, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Fabric: Implement and Manage Analytics Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Application Deployment, SQL, Governance, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Program Development, Microsoft Azure, Development Testing, Application Deployment, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using Amazon Q to Enhance Applications and Developer Productivity: Amazon Web Services
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta
  • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Python Hacking & Cryptography Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
  • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft

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