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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


  • L

    Lund University

    Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    ★ 4.7 (187) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

    ★ 4.4 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Fundamentos del Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Business Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Operations, Market Opportunities, Product Marketing, Target Audience, Business Strategy, Customer Insights

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Marketing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Support, Marketing Strategies, Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, Product Knowledge, Product Demonstration, New Hire Orientations, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Recruitment, Language Learning, Employee Onboarding, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency

    ★ 4.9 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Productivity Software, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (123) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Graphic Techniques, Cross Platform Development, Scripting

    ★ 4.7 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Security Management

    ★ 4.6 (160) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Basics of Cisco Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Switches, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Network Model, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.6 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MathWorks

    Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Data Import/Export, Systems Engineering

    ★ 4.9 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Portfolio Risk, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Estimation, Portfolio Management, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Investments, Cost Accounting, General Finance, Financial Management, Cash Flows

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Sales, Anomaly Detection, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Operations, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Design, Sales Enablement, Data Validation

    ★ 4.4 (94) · 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

  • Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy: Lund University
  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Fundamentos del Marketing: Universidad de Palermo
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos: Macquarie University
  • 基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础: Fudan University
  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
  • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink: MathWorks
  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder

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