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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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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    163K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    233K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, File Management, Writing, Digital Signal Processing, Timelines, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, LinkedIn, Dashboard, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    179K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Site Reliability Engineering: Measuring and Managing Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Service Level, DevOps, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    949 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software, Sustainable Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Excel Formulas, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    97K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Testing, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, LLM Application, Technical Documentation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    210K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    120K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Music Production: Berklee
  • Google Data Analytics: Google
  • Site Reliability Engineering: Measuring and Managing Reliability: Google Cloud
  • Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech
  • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
  • Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3: DeepLearning.AI
  • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn
  • Google IT Support: Google

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