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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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    Keller Williams

    The Principles of Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Property and Real Estate, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Real Estate Transactions, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Market Data, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Compensation Management

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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microservices, Containerization, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Application Frameworks

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    390 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    API Development with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Deployment, Restful API, Continuous Deployment, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Web Services, AI Security, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Token Optimization, Prompt Patterns, Proxy Servers, Large Language Modeling, Application Lifecycle Management, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

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

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    620 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Debugging, Linux

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    597 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Geospatial Information and Technology, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management, Spatial Analysis, Geostatistics, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Software, Land Management, Data Store, Environmental Science, Data Capture, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    355 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Medical Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Documentation, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Large Language Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    543 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Explore Core Data Concepts in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Database Theory, Databases, Data Store, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, NoSQL, Data Management, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    493 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python and Pandas for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Analysis Software, Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    277 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Principles of Real Estate: Keller Williams
  • Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics: Northwestern University
  • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
  • API Development with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
  • Create Informative Presentations with Google Slides: Coursera
  • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
  • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI

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