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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

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

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

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  • X

    Xbox

    Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Research, Product Strategy, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Kanban Principles, Communication, Prioritization

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Style Guides, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Interactive Design, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Ideation, Design Elements And Principles

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Physics

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

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

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Test Tools, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Software, System Design and Implementation, Reliability, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Failure Analysis, System Requirements, Memory Management, Data Integrity, Linux

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Development for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Team Performance Management, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Universidad Austral

    Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau

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

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process, Discussion Facilitation

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

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  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, SQL

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

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

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

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

  • Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis: Universiteit Leiden
  • Product Management Fundamentals: Xbox
  • Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design: Coursera
  • Approximation Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
  • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Product Development for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau: Universidad Austral
  • Scrum Master Certification Exam Preparation: LearnQuest

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