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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Timelines, Data Management, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

    4.7 stars, 5.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (5.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Experience, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9 stars, 9.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Web Scraping, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Graph Theory, C and C++, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    4.5 stars, 7.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (7.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Wind Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, High Voltage, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Structural Analysis, Financial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Failure Analysis, Cost Estimation, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process

    4.7 stars, 7.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7.3K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • I

    IBM

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Matplotlib, Graphing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Spatial Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Web Analytics and SEO, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Web Scraping

    4.7 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Research Reports, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Model Training, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Text Mining, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Optimization, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Search Engine Optimization, Brand Strategy, Content Scheduling, Strategic Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Writing and Editing, Writing, Selling Techniques, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Campaigns

    4.5 stars, 5.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Cryptographic Protocols, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

    4.6 stars, 9.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to User Experience Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Requirements Elicitation, User Interface (UI), Design Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research

    4.6 stars, 9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Wind Energy: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Data Visualization with Python: IBM
  • Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
  • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
  • Content Marketing: University of California, Davis

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