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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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    University of Alberta

    Software Processes and Agile Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development, Process Modeling, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    University of Alberta

    Agile Planning for Software Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking, Dependency Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução ao Teste de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, Functional Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing

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    546 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8
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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, System Requirements, Design Specifications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Machine Learning in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Model Training, Continuous Deployment, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Data Quality, Data Synthesis, Data Collection, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Unstructured Data

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Feature Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Dataflow, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Data Store, Real Time Data, Machine Learning

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics

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    285 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MathWorks

    Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Development, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Verification And Validation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Introduction to Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development, Product Requirements, Requirements Management, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
  • Agile Planning for Software Products: University of Alberta
  • Introdução ao Teste de Software: Universidade de São Paulo
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning in Production: DeepLearning.AI
  • Feature Engineering: Google Cloud
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Systems Engineering: MathWorks

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