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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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    IBM

    IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Program Development, File I/O, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Application Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Virtual Environment, UI Components, Cloud API

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Query Languages, Data Modeling

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Retrieval Augmented Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Text Mining, Graph Theory, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Event Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data

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    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Materials science, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Architecture and Construction, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Finite Element Methods, Property Maintenance, Continuous Monitoring, Hydraulics, Failure Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Marketing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders: Simplilearn
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics: Google Cloud
  • Oracle SQL Exam Prep: LearnQuest
  • Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation: Packt
  • AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring: Whizlabs
  • Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet: Coursera

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