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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales Presentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Software Versioning, Bitbucket, GitLab, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Standard, Construction

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Big Data, SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, System Configuration, Python Programming, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Document Management, Multilingualism, Information Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Enablement, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Data Quality, Sales, Anomaly Detection, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Ethics, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Design, Marketing Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Mockup in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Natural Language Processing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Governance, Business Priorities, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Decision Making, Public Policies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A): L&T EduTech
  • BigQuery for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
  • Programming in C: University of Michigan
  • Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • 计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation: Peking University
  • AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Create a Mockup in Figma: Coursera
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot: Microsoft

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