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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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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Customer Data Management, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Data Management, Leadership Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Sales Presentation, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Data Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Customer Analysis, Sales Pipelines, Personalized Service, AI Personalization, Sales Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Teams, Customer Insights, Email Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Business Correspondence, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux

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    IBM

    Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, NoSQL, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Architecture, AI Personalization, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Sistemas difusos

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Systems Design, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Debugging, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Web Development Tools, Test Case, Browser Compatibility, Test Data, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Languages with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Language Competency, Language Learning, Communication, Writing, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Sustainable Textile Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Code Review, Maintainability, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: Microsoft
  • ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI: Vanderbilt University
  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
  • Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB: IBM
  • Sistemas difusos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Selenium: Coursera
  • Learning Languages with AI: University of Michigan
  • Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone: University of Cambridge

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