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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 Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cyber Threat Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Anomaly Detection, Security Strategy, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Linux

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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office

    4.5
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Data Analysis Software, Critical Thinking

    4.9
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Technical Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Human Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture, Anthropology, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Torque (Physics)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Kanban Principles, Problem Management, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Application Engineering and Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, UI Components

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Programmatic Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Press Releases, Target Audience, Content Development and Management, Advertising, Campaign Management, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Media Relations, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Google Analytics

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

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    IBM

    Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Cyber Threat Hunting: Infosec
  • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera
  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • 材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University

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