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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

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management, Analysis, Information Management, Debugging, File Management, Business, Business Management, Design, File I/O

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google - Spectrum Sharing

    Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Technical Communication, Software Installation, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Telecommunications, Authorization (Computing), Data Sharing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    École Polytechnique

    Optique non-linéaire

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Differential Equations, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Development Testing, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Transfer Learning, NumPy, Matplotlib, Model Training, Model Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistics, Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Restful API, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Program Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Data Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Water: an essential resource

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to EdTech

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, AI literacy, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Incident Response

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera
  • Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data: EDUCBA
  • Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google: Google - Spectrum Sharing
  • Optique non-linéaire: École Polytechnique
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero: Packt
  • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech
  • Water: an essential resource: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to EdTech: EDHEC Business School

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