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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.


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    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode, Computer Science

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    626 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.6
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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Finance, Financial Market, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    680 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Federal Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Tax Management, Partnership Accounting, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Property Accounting, Liquidation, Payroll Tax, Depreciation, Tax Planning, Tax, Payroll, Specialized Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Expenditure, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    967 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Priorities, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Planning, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    660 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management Framework, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing)

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    678 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

    4.7
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    726 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Policy, Data Preprocessing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    602 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
  • Microsoft AI Product Manager: Microsoft
  • Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
  • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera

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