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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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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Make.com, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Travel Arrangements, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial y Futuro del Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Team Leadership, ChatGPT, Workforce Development, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Telecommuting, Business Planning, Predictive Modeling, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Leadership, Business Technologies, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Financial Forecasting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Programming with Golang

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft 365, Data Validation

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    Packt

    Prompt Engineering in Python, with GPT, and the OpenAI API

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, JSON, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Validation, Unstructured Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    TensorFlow: Data and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Extract, Transform, Load, Federated Learning, Data Pipelines, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, iOS Development, Android Development, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Swift Programming, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Mobile Development, Javascript, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Cross Platform Development, Content Management, Web Applications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Agentic systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Inteligencia Artificial y Futuro del Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
  • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Programming with Golang: Edureka
  • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
  • How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel: Coursera
  • Prompt Engineering in Python, with GPT, and the OpenAI API: Packt
  • TensorFlow: Data and Deployment: DeepLearning.AI
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University

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