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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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    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
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    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, API Testing, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

    4.4
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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Creativity, Design Thinking, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Engineering, Aesthetics, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Data Presentation, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Quantitative Research, Design Elements And Principles

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    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Advanced Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Mining Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Innovation, Data Integration, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Feature Engineering, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Hardening, Polymers, Properties

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Data Analytics and Databases on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Amazon Web Services, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Databases, Business Analytics, NoSQL, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Cloud API, SQL, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine - Español: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis: 28DIGITAL
  • Advanced Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Data Mining Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University

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