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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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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Encryption, Cloud Security, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Digital pedagogy, Generative AI

    4.2
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Small Data, R (Software), R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Technical Communication, Research Methodologies, Scatter Plots, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection

    4.9
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Application Development, Graphical Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Technical Support, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Development Environment, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, JSON, Data Import/Export, Authentications

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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Java Development Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Servers, Software Design, Software Architecture, Application Security, Programming Principles, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Dependency Analysis, System Programming, Web Applications, OS Process Management, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    3.9
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Circuitos con SPICE: Fundamentos de los circuitos eléctricos

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Load Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Systems Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Graph Theory

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
  • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp
  • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
  • Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
  • Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing: Packt
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
  • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp

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