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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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    Coursera

    Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Billing & Invoicing, Intranet, Automation

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Governance

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Applied Natural Language Processing in Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Hugging Face, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Product Requirements, Release Management, Project Schedules, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    S

    Snowflake

    Building Generative AI Apps to Talk to Your Data

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Snowflake Schema, Prompt Engineering, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Pipelines, User Interface (UI), Semantic Web, Data Processing, SQL

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Layout Design, Image Quality

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Test Tools, Software Testing, Code Review, Test Automation, Security Testing, Test Planning, Scripting, Risk Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Code Coverage, Software Technical Review, Test Case, Quality Assurance

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage, Data Presentation, Cloud Engineering, Data Store, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Database Design, SQL, NoSQL, Data Processing, Process Optimization, Data Modeling, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development, digital literacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with AWS DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Applications, Scalability, System Monitoring

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending: Coursera
  • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
  • Applied Natural Language Processing in Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Agile Project Management: Packt
  • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Generative AI Apps to Talk to Your Data: Snowflake
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools: Skillshare
  • ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Preparation: Board Infinity
  • Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics: Coursera

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