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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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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    656 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Wood Science: Beyond Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    785 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.6
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Finance for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Project Estimation, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Project Finance, Finance

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    371 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Application Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    649 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Tally Bookkeeper

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Accounting Records, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Tax, General Ledger, Data Entry, Finance, Banking

    4.5
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Design, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Supervised Machine Learning: Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Random Forest Algorithm, Sampling (Statistics), Performance Metric

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Governance, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    534 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    International B2B (Business to Business) Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Global Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Innovation, Marketing Communications, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    608 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, iOS Development, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    655 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
  • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
  • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Python for Beginners: DeepLearning.AI
  • Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Classification: IBM
  • GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction: IBM

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