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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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    LearnQuest

    Java Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Mockups, Eclipse (Software), Test Data, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Test Script Development, Testability, Java

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Getting Started with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Operations Research, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Content, Video Editing, Social Media, Photography, Media Production, Social Media Campaigns, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Photo Editing, Branding, Drive Engagement, Web Content

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Regression Modeling Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    C++ Programming: Classes and Data

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unilever

    Implementing Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java Testing: LearnQuest
  • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning: Coursera
  • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Tableau: SkillUp
  • Supply Chain Optimization: University of California, Irvine
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Regression Modeling Fundamentals: SAS

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