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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


  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Database Application, Unix, Query Languages, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts, User Interface (UI)

    4.8 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Methods and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering Tools, Software Development Tools, JUnit, Development Testing, Data Ethics, Test Automation, Software Development Methodologies, Dataflow

    4.7 stars, 159 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (159) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Graphing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Requirements Analysis, Data Wrangling, Storyboarding

    4.5 stars, 8.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (8.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution, Vocabulary

    4.6 stars, 9.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (9.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

    4.6 stars, 4.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (4.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    4.5 stars, 6.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

    4.8 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Systems Development, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Failure Analysis

    4.8 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6 stars, 8.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (8.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Modeling, Automation, Data Security

    4.8 stars, 8.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Target Audience, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    4.6 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10K) · 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

  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System
  • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • IBM Project Manager: IBM
  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Applied Machine Learning in Python: University of Michigan

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