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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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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

    4.8
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución: Síntesis extendida

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Learning, Environment, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create an E-book Cover Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Frontiers in Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral Health, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Computer-Aided Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Feature Engineering en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Store, Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Statistical Methods

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, System Configuration, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Scala Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Logistic Regression, Customer Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Apache Maven, Unsupervised Learning, Apache, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Customer Retention, User Research, Real Time Data, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Operations Management, Technical Management, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UiPath

    UI Automation and Selectors

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI Components, Test Automation, Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Excel Macros, Application Frameworks, Desktop Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Create an E-book Cover Using Canva: Coursera
  • Frontiers in Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Feature Engineering en Español: Google Cloud
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark: EDUCBA
  • Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera

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