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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Management Certification

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Design, Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Communication Planning, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Registration, Leadership

    ★ 4.6 (624) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

    ★ 4.5 (621) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Data Entry

    ★ 4.8 (570) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Course Development, Pedagogy, Problem Solving, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Solution Design, Technical Documentation, Continuous Monitoring

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Dashboard, Analytical Skills, Decision Intelligence, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Communication

    ★ 4.6 (663) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.3 (773) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Design Research, Ideation, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Artificial Intelligence

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

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Intro to International Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Store, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.6 (688) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Research, Innovation, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.7 (596) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Microservices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Containerization, CI/CD, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Product Management Certification: SkillUp
  • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
  • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Microsoft UX Design: Microsoft
  • Intro to International Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta

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