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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

    Continuous Delivery and Managing Builds with Azure DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Git (Version Control System)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    LLMs as Operating Systems: Agent Memory

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Context Management, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Persistence, System Design and Implementation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    James Spurin

    Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, General Networking, Servers, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scalability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Machine Learning and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Software Design, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Engineering Software, Functional Requirement, Programming Principles

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Information Management, Safety and Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Build a Responsive Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Appetite, Project Performance, Simulation and Simulation Software, Forecasting, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Quiz Game using Vanilla JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Persistence, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Storage, Web Development, Functional Design, Data Structures, Business Logic, Game Design, Software Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Performance Testing, High Voltage, Environmental Science, Systems Integration, Thermal Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Control Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Continuous Delivery and Managing Builds with Azure DevOps: Coursera
  • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • LLMs as Operating Systems: Agent Memory: DeepLearning.AI
  • Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes: James Spurin
  • Machine Learning and its Applications: University of Glasgow
  • Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices: Packt
  • Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application: Coursera
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera
  • Build a Responsive Website with HTML and CSS: Scrimba
  • Risk Analysis: LearnKartS

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