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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Future Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Surveys, Innovation, Simulations, Forecasting, Contingency Planning, Strategic Thinking, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Project Design, Systems Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Analysis, Diagram Design, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Generative AI Professional

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Oracle Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Embeddings, Model Deployment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Design, Python Programming, Java Programming, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Deployment, Data Visualization, Restful API, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Histogram, Data Transformation, Amazon Web Services, Data Processing, Apache Kafka, Scalability, Cloud Management, Information Architecture, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Data Management, Data Structures

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Data Integrity, Encryption

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Test Management in Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, System Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Risk Management Framework

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Intranet, Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Genentech

    Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Data Sharing, Version Control, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Data Quality, Medical Privacy, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Maintainability, DevOps, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Works, Community Development, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Recommendation Systems with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, AI Personalization, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Development Environment, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Future Studies: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Generative AI Professional: Oracle
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On: Packt
  • Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques: Edureka
  • Web Application Security: Microsoft
  • Test Management in Software Testing: Coursera
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting: Genentech

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