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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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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Apache Airflow, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, IT Automation, Data Management, Data Transformation, Serverless Computing, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Mechanics, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Safety First: EV Maintenance & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Equipment, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Standards, Hardware Troubleshooting, Test Equipment, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Transportation Operations, Environmental Regulations, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Software Installation

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Java Development Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Application Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Dependency Analysis, System Programming, Web Applications, Continuous Monitoring, OS Process Management, Debugging, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Multi-Table data analysis with Tableau: Customer Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Financial Modeling, Mortgage Loans, Timelines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Managing Teams Documents and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, File Management, Document Management, Collaboration, Team Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Encryption Standard, Security Management, Security Software, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Data Access, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Machine Learning Aplicado ao Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Ggplot2, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Modeling, R Programming, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Innovation, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Javascript

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • The Discovery of the Higgs Boson: The University of Edinburgh
  • Safety First: EV Maintenance & Best Practices: Coursera
  • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn
  • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
  • Multi-Table data analysis with Tableau: Customer Analysis: Coursera
  • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
  • Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel: Coursera
  • Managing Teams Documents and Files : Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University

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