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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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    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data Cleansing, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling

    4.5
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    175 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), Data Mapping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Versioning, Programming Principles, Software Design

    4.5
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    251 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Health Informatics, Value Propositions, Consulting, Business Transformation, Data Strategy

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Business Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.7
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Development, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Network Model, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, IT Automation, CI/CD, DevOps, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Network Protocols, Network Routing

    4.7
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Structured Query Language (SQL) using SAS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.9
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    288 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(二)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Market Data, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report: Coursera
  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE: ESSEC Business School
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Structured Query Language (SQL) using SAS: SAS

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