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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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    Packt

    PowerShell for Automating Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Scripting, Automation, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Servers, Server Administration, Administration, Software Installation, Verification And Validation, Cloud Deployment, Data Import/Export, Service Management, Remote Access Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), File Management, Debugging

    ★ 2.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Record Keeping

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Diversity Awareness, Computational Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Introduction to Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    WordPress Website Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Responsive Web Design, AI Personalization, Web Design, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Google Analytics, Security Software, AI literacy, Web Presence, AI powered creativity, Cloud Hosting, Web Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, Control Panels

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Program Development, Mockups, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Test Case

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    ★ 4 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Simplilearn

    DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering Mastery Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Incident Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud-Native Computing, Version Control, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Devops Tools, CI/CD, DevOps, Docker (Software), Microservices, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Multi-Cloud

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Humanidades digitales: archivos y colecciones

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Data Sharing, Record Keeping, digital literacy, Culture, Digital Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Generative AI for Customer Service Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Miro AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, No-Code Development, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Process Design, ChatGPT, Customer Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Data Management, Customer Inquiries, Customer and Client Support, AI Workflows, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Engineering Data Ecosystems: Pipelines, ETL, Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Management

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • PowerShell for Automating Administration: Packt
  • Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java: Coursera
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110): Packt
  • WordPress Website Development Course: LearnKartS
  • Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator: LearnQuest
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering Mastery Certification: Simplilearn
  • Humanidades digitales: archivos y colecciones: Universidad de los Andes

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