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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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    Board Infinity

    Building Services with ASP.NET Web API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Servers, C# (Programming Language), Web Services, Database Management, Database Development, JSON, Back-End Web Development, SQL, Database Design, Server Side, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Version Control, Leaflet (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Data Wrangling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Deployment, Data Visualization, Restful API, Data Mapping, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard Creation, Histogram, Data Store, Data Transformation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Scalability, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, NoSQL, Query Languages

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Get Started with Generative AI Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API, Cloud Computing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Management, SQL, Databases, Information Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    IA generativa: descubre los conceptos fundamentales

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, LLM Application, Data Literacy, Model Training, Responsible AI, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Data Access, Data Quality

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana

    Metodologías activas para el aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Blended Learning, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Strategic Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Proposal Development, Project Design, Program Implementation, Curriculum Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Process, Prompt Engineering, Solution Selling, Sales, Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Storytelling, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Business Modeling, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Code Reusability, Software Engineering, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Microbiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Debugging, Semantic Web, Web Analytics and SEO

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building Services with ASP.NET Web API: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
  • Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On: Packt
  • Get Started with Generative AI Studio: Google Cloud
  • Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera
  • IA generativa: descubre los conceptos fundamentales: Google Cloud
  • Metodologías activas para el aprendizaje: Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation: Coursera
  • Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism: LearnQuest

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