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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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    Coursera

    Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

    4.6
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    560 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Developing Android Apps with App Inventor

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, Video Game Development, No-Code Development, Mobile Development Tools, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Global Positioning Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Development Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    499 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Converter Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Systems Design, Plot (Graphics), Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    652 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Data Entry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Doing More with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Code Reusability, Data Management, Data Presentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    944 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Monitoring, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Management, Waste Minimization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    836 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Finetuning Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    627 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Performance Measurement, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Software, Operational Performance Management, MicroStrategy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analytics, Data Analysis, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    655 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management I

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Requirements, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Oral Expression, Competitive Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, B2B Sales

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    825 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    924 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Analysis, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Scripting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond: Coursera
  • Developing Android Apps with App Inventor: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Converter Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
  • Doing More with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Finetuning Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications: University of Colorado System
  • The Business of Product Management I: Advancing Women in Tech

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