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Software Engineering Courses

Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.


Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Databases, File I/O, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing a Google SRE Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, CI/CD, Service Level, System Implementation, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Incident Management, Automation, Change Management, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    920 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción al Desarrollo de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Software Development, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Robotics, Deep Learning, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, File Management, Writing, Digital Signal Processing, Coordination, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Sprint Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: AI Skills
    AI Skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative Model Architectures, Product Development, Innovation, ChatGPT, Product Roadmaps, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Responsible AI, Commercialization, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • Developing a Google SRE Culture: Google Cloud
  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
  • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
  • Introducción al Desarrollo de Software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Music Production: Berklee

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