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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 7.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    No-Code Websites: Learn with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Content Management Systems, WordPress, Web Presence, AI Personalization, Event Management, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, AI powered creativity, Content Optimization, Web Content, Blogs, Web Design, Digital Publishing, Web Development, Web Analytics, No-Code Development, Content Creation, Content Management, Brand Management

    4.4 stars, 7.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computer Science, Python Programming, Code Reusability

    4.9 stars, 7.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Probability and Data with R

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Application Security, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services

    4.9 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Smart Goals, Recruitment, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, Expectation Management, Team Performance Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Software Engineering, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Security, Vector Databases, AI Integrations, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Virginia

    Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Predictive Analytics, Brand Strategy, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Methods

    4.7 stars, 6.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Infographics, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Tree Maps, Data Cleansing

    4.8 stars, 6.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Critical Thinking and Decision Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Decision Making, Statistical Inference, Prompt Engineering

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • No-Code Websites: Learn with Projects: Coursera
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Introduction to Probability and Data with R: Duke University
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • IBM Management Consultant: IBM
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech
  • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM
  • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia

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