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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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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Local LLMs with llamafile

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning

    2.7
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Kafka Streams API for Developers Using Java/Spring Boot 3.X

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Real Time Data, Java, Unit Testing, Restful API, JSON, Integration Testing, Data Transformation, Scalability, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    How to Visualize Data with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Scatter Plots, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improving Diagnostic Accuracy with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Health Informatics, Generative AI Agents, Diagnostic Tests, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Integration, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Ethics, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Unstructured Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Amazon S3, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Validation, Business Continuity, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, System Testing, Technical Management, System Implementation, Data Integrity, Software Development Methodologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Circuitos con SPICE: Análisis en el tiempo y la frecuencia

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Network Analysis, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Business Logic, Application Deployment, Decision Support Systems, Business Process Automation, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Automation, Program Development, Computer Programming, Docker (Software), Model Evaluation, Complex Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    Typography and Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    User Authentication: Identity-Aware Proxy

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Authentications, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cryptography, Python Programming

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Application Development, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Computational Logic, Data Mapping

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • Local LLMs with llamafile: Duke University
  • Kafka Streams API for Developers Using Java/Spring Boot 3.X: Packt
  • How to Visualize Data with R: Packt
  • Improving Diagnostic Accuracy with GenAI: Coursera
  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Circuitos con SPICE: Análisis en el tiempo y la frecuencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems: Coursera
  • Typography and Layout: Adobe

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