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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


  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Professionalism, Extract, Transform, Load, Follow Through, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Concision, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Editing, Content Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Amazon Web Services, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), General Networking, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Structures in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Health Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Educational Materials, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started in Microsoft SharePoint

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Intranet, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Content Management Systems, Newsletters, File Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Materials science, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Education Software and Technology, Content Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    163 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, STATA (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cloud Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Getting Started in Microsoft SharePoint : Coursera
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom: Coursera

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