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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.


Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Debugging, System Programming, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Computer Architecture, Excel Macros, Linux, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, API Design, Linux Commands, Python Programming

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

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    Columbia University

    MOS Transistors

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Process Control, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Machine Design Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Biomedical Visualisation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Testing

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    University of Michigan

    Ethics in Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Engineering, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Snowflake

    Introduction to Modern Data Engineering with Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Software Development Tools, Data Import/Export, Stored Procedure, Data Sharing, SQL, Data Analysis, GitHub, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, DevOps, Vulnerability Scanning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
  • Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch: Meta
  • MOS Transistors: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan

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