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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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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Mainframe Computing, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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), Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Authentications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Working as a Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Product Development, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Conflict Management, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Business Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Proposal Development, Product Planning, Video Production, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Development, Value Propositions, Market Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Apoio Técnico de TI da Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Application Security, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Product Requirements, Prototyping, Systems Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, User Research, Stakeholder Analysis, System Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Knowledge Transfer, Prioritization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Data Import/Export, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Analysis, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Hedge Accounting, Supplier Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Partnership, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Derivatives, Organizational Structure, Consolidation, Talent Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • Working as a Scrum Master: SkillUp
  • Doing Business in China Capstone: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • Apoio Técnico de TI da Google: Google
  • Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis: University of Colorado System
  • Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética: Universidad de los Andes
  • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera

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