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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development

    ★ 4.5 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Autonomous Aerospace Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Systems Architecture, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Robotics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Integration, Estimation, Business Intelligence

    ★ 4.3 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Incident Response

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

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

    ★ 4.1 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.5 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, Automation, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Human Factors

    ★ 4.4 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Ansible, Build Tools, SonarQube, Devops Tools, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Software Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Shell Script, Application Deployment, Unix Shell, Docker (Software)

    ★ 3.7 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Quality Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Strengthen Your Business Savvy

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Management, Budgeting, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Human Development, Trend Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (81) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba
  • Autonomous Aerospace Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec
  • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Strengthen Your Business Savvy: Harvard Business Review

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