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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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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, GitHub, AI Workflows, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Code Review, Responsible AI, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Design Software, React.js, Software Engineering, Web Development, Javascript

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Methodologies, Program Development, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming, Data Management, Application Deployment, Diagram Design, Human Computer Interaction

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Setting up Jenkins on Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين

    Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computer Programming Tools, Web Development, Software Design, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Next.js for Beginners: Build a Multi-Page Portfolio Website

    Skills you'll gain: Web Components, React.js, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Intro to Supabase

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Data Store, Database Development, Database Management, SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Real Time Data, Javascript, Data Entry, Software Engineering, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Algorithms, Spatial Data Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Pedagogy, K-12 pedagogy, Facebook, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Data Storage, Education and Training, Instructing, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Workplace inclusivity, Geospatial Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    AI Receptive Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Software Engineering, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Systems Development, User Experience Design, AI literacy, Software Development Tools, User Centered Design, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    React Hooks: useRef, useMemo, useCallback, ImperativeHandle

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Understand Big O Notation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Performance Metric, Simulation and Simulation Software, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • Setting up Jenkins on Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين: Coursera
  • Next.js for Beginners: Build a Multi-Page Portfolio Website: Coursera
  • Intro to Supabase: Scrimba
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships: University of California San Diego
  • AI Receptive Software Development: Clemson University

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