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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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pathway to Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Culture, Media and Communications, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Systems Integration, Environmental Science, Human Factors, Writing

    ★ 4.2 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, Web Presence, Software Documentation

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Columbia University

    3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Algorithms

    ★ 4.9 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Process Driven Development, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Product Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Technical Product Management, Software Development Methodologies

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Drive en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, File Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Cloud Storage, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Business Software, Data Storage, Content Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Application Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

    ★ 2.7 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Arithmetic, Problem Solving

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Process Management, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Monitoring

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

  • I

    Infosec

    NIST 800-171

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection

    ★ 4.4 (48) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • 3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint: Columbia University
  • Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software: University of Alberta
  • Google Drive en Español: Google Cloud
  • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs: EDUCBA
  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt: Packt

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