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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Dashboard, Cost Management, Expense Reports, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Excellence in Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Community Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Constructive Feedback, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Development, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Communication Systems, System Testing, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Innovation, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Impresión 3D

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Design Software, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Certified Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Microservices, Devops Tools, Hardening, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Data Persistence, Scalability, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tree Maps, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Test Tools, API Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

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

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, Databases, Data Persistence, Mobile Development, Data Storage Technologies, JSON, Data Management, Network Model, Application Development, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud
  • Excellence in Online Teaching: Johns Hopkins University
  • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: 28DIGITAL
  • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft
  • Impresión 3D: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Docker Certified Associate Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau: Universidad Austral
  • Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS

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