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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    224 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Risk Management with R

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Data, R Programming, Portfolio Management, Statistical Programming, Securities (Finance), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    316 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    230 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Real Time Data, Physical Science, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    458 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Hydrology, Risk Management, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Network Analysis, Governance, Health Disparities, Environmental Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    329 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Lemann

    Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Gmail, Collaboration, Document Management, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    225 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Development, Investments, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    273 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Linux, Software Installation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Financial Risk Management with R: Duke University
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
  • Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino: Fundação Lemann
  • Renewable Energy Futures: University of Colorado Boulder

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