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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Java, Software Engineering, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Conceptual Design, Databases

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Planning, Product Management, User Story, Strategic Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Product Development, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Technical Writing

    4.8
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a business mind map with Coggle

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software, Version Control, Ideation, Diagram Design, Organizational Structure

    4.5
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Compétences Excel pour l’entreprise : les notions clés

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Formulas, Editing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Program Development, Web Development, Angular, Vue.JS, Application Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Computer Science

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

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Sistemas difusos

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Systems Design, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Machine Learning Algorithms, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technical System

    Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Test Equipment, Test Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Power Electronics, Failure Analysis, Test Tools, System Monitoring, Control Systems, Electronic Systems

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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Building HTTP APIs with Spring

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Data Persistence, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Software Testing, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Generative AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Performance Measurement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Application Deployment, Model Evaluation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI literacy, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation: SkillUp
  • Create a business mind map with Coggle: Coursera
  • Compétences Excel pour l’entreprise : les notions clés: Macquarie University
  • JavaScript Deep Dive: Scrimba
  • Sistemas difusos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera
  • Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science: Coursera
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technical System: Starweaver
  • Building HTTP APIs with Spring: Vanderbilt University

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