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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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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking

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    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, Technical Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI Application Integration Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI Security, Cloud Development, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Scalability, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Embeddings, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Container Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Virtualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

    4.4
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Generative AI Application Integration Patterns: Packt
  • Graphic Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Container Basics: Amazon Web Services
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM

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