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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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    Clemson University

    AI Receptive Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Human Centered Design, User Research, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Software Development Tools, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaboration, Teamwork, Lifelong Learning, Telecommuting, English Language, Stress Management, Business Communication, Communication, Virtual Teams, Productivity, Professional Development, Organizational Skills, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Workforce Management, Adaptability, Productivity Software, Problem Solving

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

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Attacks, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Database Administration, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Introduction to Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Big Data and Hadoop Foundations and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Inspire Student Learning with Showbie

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Content Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Color Grading: Beginner to Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Video Production, Cinematography, Photography, Video Editing, Collaborative Software, Post-Production, Image Quality, Videography, Color Theory, Editing, File Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Build a Data Warehouse Using BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    R البرمجة باستخدام لغة

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Debugging, Data Analysis, Simulations, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Canva (Software), Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Video Editing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • AI Receptive Software Development: Clemson University
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • Big Data and Hadoop Foundations and Setup: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inspire Student Learning with Showbie: Coursera
  • Color Grading: Beginner to Intermediate: Skillshare
  • Build a Data Warehouse Using BigQuery: Starweaver
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt

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