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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications, Artificial Intelligence

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    538 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Business Solutions, Innovation, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, C and C++, Build Tools, Electrical Engineering, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Containerization, Tensorflow, Web Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, DevOps, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Django Web Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Application Security, Database Development, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Command-Line Interface, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Data Access, Data Validation, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Communication Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Spatial Data Analysis, Robotic Process Automation, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
  • Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation: IBM
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University
  • Django Web Framework : Meta
  • Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB: University of London
  • Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel: SkillUp
  • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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