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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


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Code Free Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Model Evaluation, No-Code Development, Software Installation

    ★ 4.3 (217) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Web Development, Authentications, API Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Database Development, MySQL, User Accounts, Web Applications, Databases

    ★ 4.6 (184) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Manufacturing Processes, Simulations, Industrial Engineering, Equipment Design, Internet Of Things, Matlab, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control

    ★ 4.5 (128) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Web Components, Software Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (175) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U
    E
    E

    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Ideation

    ★ 4.9 (297) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Public Speaking with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

    ★ 4.6 (255) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Public Health

    ★ 4.5 (331) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Application Development, Data Presentation, Data Science, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (403) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Science and Engineering of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Linux Administration, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, AI Security, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (213) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

    ★ 4.6 (288) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Code Free Data Science: University of California San Diego
  • Back-End Developer Capstone: Meta
  • Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics: Northwestern University
  • Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera
  • Survival Analysis in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python: Coursera
  • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School

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