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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.

Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Artificial Vision for Textile quality control

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Failure Analysis, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Anomaly Detection, Digital Signal Processing, Automation Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Data Preprocessing, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Practical Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Software Testing, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Software Quality Assurance, Code Review, Test Data, Issue Tracking, Software Technical Review, Quality Assurance, Development Environment, Technical Communication

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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Code Review, Generative Model Architectures, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.6
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    659 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Developing Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Leaflet (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Application Development, Software Documentation, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Package and Software Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Aprende a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, Debugging, File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Continuous Delivery & DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Testing, Software Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, UI/UX Strategy, New Product Development, Product Management, Customer Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    422 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Applied Mathematics, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Mathematical Software, Computer Science, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Presentation, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Jupyter, Statistical Reporting, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Box Plots, Looker (Software), Data Wrangling, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Analysis

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

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

  • Artificial Vision for Textile quality control: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Practical Software Testing: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Developing Data Products: Johns Hopkins University
  • Aprende a programar con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Continuous Delivery & DevOps: University of Virginia
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera
  • Microsoft AI Product Manager: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder

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