Courses & Certifications – Software Engineering
1. Software Engineering – Freshers & Software Trainee
Free Courses:
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CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science (HarvardX)
★★★★☆ (4.9/5)
An excellent introduction to programming and computer science fundamentals.
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Introduction to Programming with Python (Coursera)
★★★★☆ (4.8/5)
Python programming basics for beginners.
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Learn Programming with Python (YouTube – Tech With Tim)
A comprehensive free YouTube series for beginners learning Python.
Paid Courses:
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The Complete .NET Developer Course (Udemy)
★★★★☆ (4.7/5)
A comprehensive guide to .NET Core development for beginners.
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Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals Specialization (Coursera)
★★★★☆ (4.8/5)
Learn Java programming and software engineering fundamentals.
2. Software Engineer
Free Courses:
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Learn .NET Core (Microsoft Learn)
Highly recommendedAn in-depth learning path for mastering .NET Core development.
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SQL for Data Science (Coursera)
★★★★☆ (4.8/5)
Learn SQL fundamentals with a focus on data science applications.
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Entity Framework Core – Full Course (YouTube – FreeCodeCamp)
A comprehensive free course covering Entity Framework Core.
Paid Courses:
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Full Stack Web Development with .NET Core (Udemy)
★★★★☆ (4.7/5)
Learn how to build full-stack web applications using .NET Core.
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Modern Microservices with .NET (Pluralsight)
★★★★☆ (4.6/5)
An advanced course focusing on microservices architecture using .NET.
3. Senior Software Engineer
Free Courses:
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Building Applications with .NET Core (Microsoft Learn)
Learn to build complex applications using .NET Core.
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Introduction to Microservices (Coursera)
★★★★☆ (4.7/5)
Understand the basics of microservices architecture.
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Advanced .NET Core API Development (YouTube – FreeCodeCamp)
A free YouTube series covering advanced Web API development using .NET Core.
Paid Courses:
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Advanced .NET Core Web API Development (Udemy)
★★★★☆ (4.7/5)
Dive deep into advanced topics in Web API development using .NET Core.
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Mastering SQL Server (Pluralsight)
★★★★☆ (4.7/5)
A complete guide to mastering Microsoft SQL Server for enterprise applications.
4. Technical Lead
Free Courses:
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System Design Primer (GitHub)
Learn system design principles, a must for any technical lead.
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Azure for Architects Learning Path (Microsoft Learn)
A comprehensive path to becoming proficient in Azure architecture.
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Microservices Architecture Explained (YouTube – Gaurav Sen)
A free in-depth YouTube series on Microservices architecture.
Paid Courses:
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Leadership for Engineers (LinkedIn Learning)
★★★★☆ (4.6/5)
Learn leadership skills tailored for technical professionals.
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Design Patterns in .NET (Udemy)
★★★★★ (4.8/5)
Learn how to apply design patterns in .NET projects.
5. Senior Technical Lead
Free Courses:
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Azure DevOps Fundamentals (Microsoft Learn)
Master DevOps practices and pipelines using Azure.
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Distributed Systems and Microservices (Microsoft Learn)
Learn how to design distributed systems and microservices.
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Kubernetes for Beginners (YouTube – TechWorld with Nana)
A free YouTube series for mastering Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Paid Courses:
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Advanced System Design for Technical Leads (Udemy)
★★★★★ (4.8/5)
An advanced course on system design, geared towards technical leads.
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Mastering Microsoft .NET Core with Microservices (Pluralsight)
★★★★☆ (4.7/5)
Learn to implement microservices using Microsoft .NET Core.
Additional Courses Based on Specific JD Requirements
Microservices Architecture & API Development:
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Microservices with .NET Core (Pluralsight)
★★★★☆ (4.6/5)
Learn how to build microservices with .NET Core, focusing on API development, including RESTful APIs and gRPC.
Debugging with Containers:
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Docker and Kubernetes: The Complete Guide (Udemy)
★★★★☆ (4.8/5)
A practical guide to debugging with Docker containers and deploying microservices with Kubernetes.
ORM & Databases:
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Entity Framework Core: Getting Started (Pluralsight)
★★★★☆ (4.6/5)
Learn Entity Framework Core and write optimized LINQ queries.
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SQL Server Full Course for Beginners (YouTube – FreeCodeCamp)
A free course covering SQL Server fundamentals.
CI/CD & Cloud Platforms:
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DevOps with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes (Udemy)
★★★★☆ (4.6/5)
Learn CI/CD practices with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, suitable for microservice architectures.
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Azure DevOps: Continuous Integration and Delivery (Pluralsight)
★★★★☆ (4.6/5)
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.