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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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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Unix Shell

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    SQL at Scale: Querying, Transforming, and Governing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Architecture Review, Root Cause Analysis, Data Quality, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Security, SQL, Database Development, System Monitoring, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Maintenance, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Governance, Query Languages, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Automation

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Google Gemini for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Gemini, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Software, Google Workspace, Project Management, Project Planning, AI literacy, Stakeholder Management, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Decision Making, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New
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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Hydropower Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Structural Analysis, Construction, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Timelines: Conquer Project Bottlenecks

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Dependency Analysis, Case Studies, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Communication Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    JavaScript for Dynamic Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Explore SAP Data Foundation using Looker Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Order Fulfillment, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Order Processing, Customer Insights, Google Cloud Platform, Order Management, Dashboard, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Sales Management, Sales, Enterprise Resource Planning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Python Decorator Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Automation Frameworks and Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Jenkins, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Selenium (Software), CI/CD, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine, Python Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    NIIT

    Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Node.JS, Restful API, Databases, MySQL Workbench, Data Persistence, Database Application, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Unstructured Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Data Understanding and Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Heat Maps, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Transformation, Numerical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Wrangling, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    تصيميم قصص الفيسبوك والانستغرام باستخدام كانفا (Canva)

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Instagram, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Content, Facebook, Design, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • SQL at Scale: Querying, Transforming, and Governing: Coursera
  • Google Gemini for Project Management: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Design of Hydropower Structures: L&T EduTech
  • Analyze Timelines: Conquer Project Bottlenecks: Coursera
  • JavaScript for Dynamic Web Development: Packt
  • Explore SAP Data Foundation using Looker Dashboards: Google Cloud
  • Python Decorator Functions: Duke University
  • Advanced Automation Frameworks and Continuous Integration: Packt
  • Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases: NIIT

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