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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


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    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    4.7
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    3.8K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Test Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    622 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate and Analyze Jira with AI Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Jira (Software), Business Process Automation, Model Evaluation, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Automation, Software Documentation, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Technical Documentation, Quality Assessment, Benchmarking, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to CATIA V5

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), File Management, Engineering Design Process, Interoperability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    472 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Tableau for Data-Driven Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Report Writing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Sharing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Usability, Software Design, Mockups, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), JUnit, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Adaptability, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Data Analysis with R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
  • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Automate and Analyze Jira with AI Accuracy: Coursera
  • Introduction to CATIA V5: EDUCBA
  • Agile Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tableau for Data-Driven Decision Makers: Logical Operations
  • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis

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