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Software Development Courses

Software development courses can help you learn programming languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software architecture. You can build skills in version control with Git, debugging techniques, and agile methodologies for project management. Many courses introduce tools like Visual Studio Code, Docker, and GitHub, showing how these technologies facilitate collaboration, streamline coding processes, and enhance software deployment.


Popular Software Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Operations Management

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Demography

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Assurance, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Construction, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard, Chemistry, Production Process, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes

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    Institute for the Future

    Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

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    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Data Transformation, Python Programming

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    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

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    Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona

    Audio Signal Processing for Music Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Python Programming, NumPy, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming Tools

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
  • AI & Law : Lund University
  • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University

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