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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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    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Workflows, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, AI Integrations, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    ML Production Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Unit Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Model Training, CI/CD, Scalability, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Engineering, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Peking University

    程序开发项目实践

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Application Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    NIIT

    Capstone Project Using Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Rust Secret Cipher CLI

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Build Tools, Encryption, Package and Software Management, Application Development, Cryptography, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Access, Data Persistence, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    D

    Duke University

    برمجة Java: المصفوفات، والقوائم، والبيانات المصنفة

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Encryption, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Design, Data Import/Export, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Creación de diagramas de clases UML en GenMyModel

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Design, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    G

    Google Cloud

    Logging, Monitoring and Observability in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Incident Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Kubernetes, Service Level, Cloud Applications, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python Generators: Duke University
  • Generative AI Course in Software Design: Simplilearn
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ML Production Systems: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search: Scrimba
  • 程序开发项目实践: Peking University
  • Capstone Project Using Node.js: NIIT
  • Rust Secret Cipher CLI: Duke University
  • Object Oriented Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • برمجة Java: المصفوفات، والقوائم، والبيانات المصنفة: Duke University

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