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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 University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    458 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    827 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    388 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, File I/O, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Engineering, Data Quality, Docker (Software), Data Pipelines, Data Security, Databases, Version Control, Apache Spark, Data Modeling, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Network Security, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Processing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    595 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Code Review, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    636 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    326 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    G

    Google Cloud

    Generative AI Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Productivity Software, AI Security, Unstructured Data, Tool Calling, Data Literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Text Mining

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Overcoming Dyslexia

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Child Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Neurology, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
  • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Generative AI Leader: Google Cloud

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