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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

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), z/OS, Mainframe Computing, IBM DB2, Debugging, Mainframe Technologies, Middleware, Job Control Language (JCL), Software Development, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, IBM WebSphere MQ, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Plotly, Data Ethics, Plot (Graphics), Generative Model Architectures, Scientific Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Research Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Real-World Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Social Media Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Test Data, Performance Metric, Performance Testing, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, A/B Testing, Predictive Analytics, Product Assortment

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Kubernetes, Dashboard Creation, Distributed Computing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Event Monitoring, Query Languages, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Geospatial Mapping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MongoDB Inc.

    Introduction to MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Database Systems, Database Development, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Databases, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Administration, Data Modeling, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Cloud Deployment, Document Management, Cloud Platforms, Application Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Database Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Database Management, AI Integrations, Database Architecture and Administration, Generative AI

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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prompt Engineering, Exploitation techniques, Anomaly Detection, Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Microsoft
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Python for Real-World Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
  • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto
  • Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps: IBM
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Introduction to MongoDB: MongoDB Inc.

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