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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.


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Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    University at Buffalo

    Natural Gas

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Billing, Safety Standards, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Transportation Operations, Customer Service, Environmental Engineering, Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI API, Responsible AI, Embeddings, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    790 reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Databases, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Safety in the Utility Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Gemini, Generative AI, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Machine Learning

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

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    Duke University

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation

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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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

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    IBM

    Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Generative AI, Customer Service, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, WordPress, Scalability, Data Persistence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Diseño de Experiencia del Usuario (UX) de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Wireframing, User Story, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Mockups, Adobe XD, Ideation, Responsive Web Design, Layout Design, User Experience, Design Elements And Principles, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Human Resources Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Human Capital, Employee Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Metric, Employee Training, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Mental Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Natural Gas: University at Buffalo
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • AI Fundamentals: Google
  • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming: IBM

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