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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.


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Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Continuous Monitoring with Jenkins & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, User Accounts, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using MySQL Database with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Gerontology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Analysis with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mainframe Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Emory University

    Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Starweaver

    Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Continuous Monitoring with Jenkins & Best Practices: LearnKartS
  • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js: Packt
  • Data Analysis with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA

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