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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Engineering Management, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Facility Management, Leadership Development, Team Building

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crear Gráficos y Paneles con Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales & Marketing Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Database Systems, LLM Application, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, NoSQL, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Database Architecture and Administration, Applied Machine Learning, Information Management, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Generative AI, Content Marketing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Automation, LLM Application, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Construction Management Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Crear Gráficos y Paneles con Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Sales & Marketing Alignment: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera
  • Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction: IBM
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research: Coursera

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