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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, GitHub, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, R Programming, Digital Transformation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux, Technical Communication

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Blockchain, Maintainability, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, System Monitoring

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      3.5
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      86 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, System Implementation, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Methods and Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, JUnit, Systems Design, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Methodologies, Dataflow, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conceptual Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arm

      Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Development Environment, Debugging, Program Development, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture

      4.5
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.2
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Systems Design, Technical Design, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Product Testing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Abstraction

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability Testing, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Technical Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Threats and Mitigations

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System
    • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
    • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
    • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
    • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
    • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System

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