
Do you want to build a strong foundation for a career in software development?
The Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals program provides a beginner-friendly learning path covering software engineering principles, Git, GitHub, Linux, Bash scripting, Python, APIs, Flask, testing, and application deployment.
You can start learning free by opening one of the individual courses and checking whether preview lessons are available before choosing complete enrollment.
What Will You Learn?
This five-course program helps you develop practical skills in:
- Software engineering principles and the SDLC
- Software architecture and design
- Git, GitHub, branches, merging, and pull requests
- Linux commands and file management
- Bash shell scripting and Cron jobs
- Python programming and object-oriented concepts
- NumPy, Pandas, APIs, and web scraping
- Flask web application development
- Unit testing and application packaging
- AI integrations and cloud deployment
The program combines video lessons with hands-on labs and real-world projects that can help you begin building a software development portfolio.
Courses Included in the Program
1. Introduction to Software Engineering
Explore the Software Development Life Cycle, programming concepts, development tools, software architecture, design patterns, deployment models, and career paths.
2. Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Learn version control, create repositories and branches, merge code, submit pull requests, and collaborate on open-source projects.
3. Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Practise common Linux commands, manage files, use pipes and redirection, create Bash scripts, and automate scheduled tasks with Cron.
4. Python for Data Science, AI and Development
Learn Python syntax, data structures, conditions, loops, functions, exception handling, classes, NumPy, Pandas, REST APIs, and web scraping.
5. Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask
Create Python modules, write unit tests, package applications, build Flask web apps, perform CRUD operations, and deploy an AI-powered application.
Practical Projects
During the program, you can complete projects such as:
- Creating and managing an open-source GitHub project
- Writing a Linux backup script and scheduling it with Crontab
- Building Python programs with multiple data structures
- Accessing information through APIs and web services
- Creating and testing a Flask web application
- Developing an AI-powered language translation application
These activities help connect software engineering theory with practical development tasks.
Who Should Take This Program?
This learning path is suitable for:
- Complete software engineering beginners
- Students exploring technology careers
- Aspiring Python developers
- Future web and full-stack developers
- Career changers entering software development
- Learners interested in DevOps or testing
- Professionals reviewing engineering fundamentals
No previous programming or software engineering experience is required, although basic computer literacy is recommended.
How to Start Learning Free
Follow these steps to check for available preview materials:
- Open the program link below.
- Scroll down and select one of the individual courses.
- Open the course you want to explore.
- Click Enroll.
- Sign in or create an account.
- Choose Preview instead of Start Free Trial, when that option is displayed.
You can then access any lessons or videos included in the available preview.
Preview availability may vary. Complete lessons, projects, assessments, and the certificate may require paid enrollment. Financial aid may also be available for eligible learners.
Build Your Software Engineering Foundation
Software engineering requires more than learning one programming language. Developers also need to understand version control, operating systems, scripting, testing, APIs, architecture, and application deployment.
This program brings these fundamentals together in one structured learning path designed to help beginners move toward entry-level software development opportunities.
Start Learning Software Engineering Fundamentals
Explore Git, GitHub, Linux, Bash scripting, Python, APIs, Flask, software testing, AI applications, and deployment.
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