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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

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Responsible AI, Feasibility Studies, Brainstorming, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Business Priorities, Generative AI, IBM Cognos Analytics, Ideation, Business Process Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Petroleum Industry, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Process Control, Process Engineering, Equipment Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Geodesign: Change Your World

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Case Studies, Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Design, Spatial Analysis, Collaborative Software, Decision Support Systems, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Functions, Tools and Agents with LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Traffic Flow Optimization, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Preprocessing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Program Development, File Systems, Software Architecture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    خدمة العملاء | Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer and Client Support, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, Customer experience improvement, Business Planning, Active Listening, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    API Testing a real web application via Postman

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Scenario Testing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case: IBM
  • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Geodesign: Change Your World: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba
  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Functions, Tools and Agents with LangChain: DeepLearning.AI
  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
  • خدمة العملاء | Customer Service: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow

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