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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.


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Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Google Quantum AI

    Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science

    4.6
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    318 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Input and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    720 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Design Specifications

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Diagram Design, Programmable Logic Controllers

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Full-Stack Web Development, API Testing, Server Side, API Design, Application Development, Restful API, Unit Testing, MySQL, User Accounts, Web Applications, Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Digital Assets

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Databricks, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Generative AI, Performance Analysis, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Hugging Face, Amazon Bedrock, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, ChatGPT, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    277 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI: Google Quantum AI
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Input and Interaction: University of California San Diego
  • Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy: Coursera
  • Modeling and Control of Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Back-End Developer Capstone : Meta
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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