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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

    Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Spreadsheet Software, Month End Closing

    4.5 stars, 882 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (882) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Data Analysis, Model Training, SQL, Python Programming

    4.2 stars, 926 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (926) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Documentation

    4.6 stars, 474 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (474) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Integrity

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Information Technology

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.5 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Digital Communications

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing

    4.6 stars, 732 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (732) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java, Computer Programming Tools, Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Web Components, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    4.4 stars, 873 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (873) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

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

    4.5 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Excel: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design: Coursera
  • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto

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