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Software courses can help you learn programming languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. You can build skills in version control, debugging, and testing, which are crucial for creating reliable applications. Many courses introduce tools like Git for collaboration, integrated development environments (IDEs) for coding, and frameworks such as React or Django for building user interfaces and backend systems.


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    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Control Panels, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Network Administration, User Accounts, Graphical Tools

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
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    Intermediate · 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
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    EDHEC Business School

    Economics and Policies of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Market Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Trading, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle Moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Systems Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Estimation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, System Configuration, Python Programming, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Design Strategies, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    SQL Server数据库技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, Data Security, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00s

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
  • Getting Started with Tableau: SkillUp
  • Economics and Policies of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Introdução ao Controle Moderno: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
  • Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • SQL Server数据库技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University

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