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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Design, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Query Languages, Data Storage

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Testing and Debugging in .NET Core Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Testing, Performance Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Regression Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Application Performance Management, C# (Programming Language)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Windows OS Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Microsoft 365

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microservice Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Continuous Deployment, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Ethical AI Use

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations of IT Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Python Programming, Application Development, Microsoft Office, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Overview of JUnit Testing

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Test Case, Eclipse (Software), Test Data, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Java

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Algorithms, User Provisioning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
    • Testing and Debugging in .NET Core Applications: EDUCBA
    • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera Project Network
    • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
    • Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
    • Ethical AI Use: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt

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