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Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Programming, IBM Cloud, Software Engineering, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud API, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Agile Software Development, Cloud Storage, Communication, DevOps, Software Architecture, Software As A Service, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, Continuous Delivery, Docker (Software), Front-End Web Development, Leadership and Management, Django (Web Framework), NoSQL, Collaboration, Python Programming, SQL, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Kubernetes, Mergers & Acquisitions, React (web framework)
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Design and Product, Agile Software Development, Problem Solving, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering Tools, Continuous Delivery, User Experience, Application Development, Planning, Collaboration, Estimation, Critical Thinking, Customer Relationship Management, System Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Graphics Software
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Algorithms, Databases, Java Programming, Javascript
Software development covers a wide variety of skills and careers, from programming to quality assurance to DevOps. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore software development topics, including:
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![[Featured Image] A build engineer looks over some code using a tablet and a computer while sitting at a desk.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6HSjTRpLiuHiEJDyWv3qo8/f0f80f25692480ac48fd21fe86ef00c8/GettyImages-1351714411.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A Java developer sits at his desk with a laptop and talks about his next project with a colleague.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6DlYRp9JvQUiRhkPP3JGKi/75e268cbbd89e396e67f6603722c38d7/GettyImages-1446082984.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A man contemplating a job change uses his laptop at home to read a DevOps job description.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/2oUzfetkX6OMqvxljq3mEm/f0848de5b84a76ae5767413064f9ea51/GettyImages-1396288907.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A dark-haired programmer turns away from their laptop and computer monitor while learning how to code.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/16Y66eba3MM3QlFFOKk858/9d6c0a6a108a8ee87ca59256521d73bf/GettyImages-1171809283.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Young Asian professional male software developer sitting at a desk using three computer monitors to write Python code.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1LHEHFKBIOkzfEV47rBMFA/b6e1dc420f54e1d13825b5563e735039/GettyImages-1646501095.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A woman uses an augmented reality app on a tablet to measure space for her interior design career.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1GPmtY1qHLmtQ8XLUUq6Xa/f09bc374e9a49c4801b68ab29541ce0e/GettyImages-1335742158.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured image] A software tester in a home office performs black box testing.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4MyyxZbPo9390RqbscGVsN/32a2968dd10a66a7534628827437f5fa/GettyImages-1892079631.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A DevOps engineer practices her DevOps skills in her office.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/OHde3vQV58XhxibcUSNCD/d50f2f6ba7f9c33aa4e241e88fe978b0/GettyImages-1492264515.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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