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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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Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Chemistry, Water Quality, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Budget with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Data Sharing

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Negotiation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing

    4.8
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Systems Engineering Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Motivational Skills, Organizational Structure, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Agile Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Bacterial Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Tuning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Risk Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intel

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Discussion Facilitation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Research, B2B Sales

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Real Time Data, Operating Systems, Linux, OS Process Management, System Design and Implementation, System Requirements, Service Management, Service Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Create a Budget with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp
  • Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Agile Systems Engineering Leadership: University of Colorado System
  • Bacterial Bioinformatics: University of Virginia
  • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford University
  • AI Essentials : Intel

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