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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


  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Amazon Web Services, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Development Environment, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Unit Testing in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Case, Testability, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Presentations, AI Product Strategy, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    機器學習技法 (Machine Learning Techniques)

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Regression Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electrical Properties and Semiconductors

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arm

    Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Docs, Proofreading, Google Workspace, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Infraestructura sostenible

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Systems, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Private Equity, Loans

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, R (Software), Data Mining, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory: Politecnico di Milano
  • Unit Testing in Java: Coursera
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
  • Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training: Simplilearn
  • Gemini in Google Slides: Google Cloud
  • 機器學習技法 (Machine Learning Techniques): National Taiwan University
  • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera
  • Electrical Properties and Semiconductors: Arizona State University
  • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
  • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud

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