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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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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Psychology

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Data Structures, Debugging, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Hydrology, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Network Analysis, Governance, Environmental Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Water Sustainability, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Algorithms

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

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    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Care, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Public Health, Sustainable Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Collaborative Robotics in Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Product Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Image Analysis, Equipment Design, Matlab, Electronic Components

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
  • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Network Security: ISC2
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
  • Dealing With Missing Data: University of Maryland, College Park

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