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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Store, Program Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Import/Export, Web Servers, File Management

    4.6 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Software Visualization, Design Strategies, Design Reviews, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Game Theory

    4.7 stars, 4.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Interactivity with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Javascript, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 7.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    PwC

    Problem Solving with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis Software, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 5.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (5.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Visual Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Experimentation, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

    4.5 stars, 4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

    4.7 stars, 5.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Market Share, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Design and Product, Innovation, Coordination

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Real Time Data, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Lakes, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Tensorflow, Data Store, Data Warehousing

    4.6 stars, 4.9K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

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

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts

    4.6 stars, 5.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (5.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping

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

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

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

  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Problem Solving with Excel: PwC
  • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus: Imperial College London
  • Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engr: Google Cloud
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System

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