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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 California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, OpenAI, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Software Development, Project Estimation, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Management, Google Workspace, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Operations, Data Management

    4.7
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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Education and Training, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Ability To Meet Deadlines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding

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

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    Coursera

    AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Forecasting, AI Enablement, Predictive Modeling, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Innovation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Automation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Servers, Server Side, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Remote Access Systems

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Engineering with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Cloud-Based Integration, Amazon Web Services, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

    3.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI literacy, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Mobile Development and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Android Development, React.js, Javascript, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Node.JS, Application Development, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design

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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Secure & Scalable API Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ASP.NET, Authentications, Secure Coding, Load Balancing, Microsoft Copilot, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, API Design, .NET Framework, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Application Security, Application Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Process Optimization, Debugging

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

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

  • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Virtual Teacher Final Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career: SkillUp
  • AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds

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