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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Slope Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Control, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Mechanics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Experimentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Automation, Development Testing, WordPress, Javascript

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Modern Web Development Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Build Tools, Web Development, Web Applications, Microservices, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Redshift, Amazon DynamoDB, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, API Gateway

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Restful API, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Persistence, Data Modeling, Authentications, Network Protocols

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Docker (Software), Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, SQL, Databases, Database Design, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Displays

    Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Multimedia, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Editing, Marketing, Presentations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, File Systems, USB, Development Environment, C (Programming Language)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Slope Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • Modern Web Development Specialization: EDUCBA
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Working with Data in iOS: Meta
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp
  • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva: Coursera
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder

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