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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Cloud Applications

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design

    ★ 1.1 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Query Languages, Database Theory, Data Access, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geographic Information Systems, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.8 (22K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D
    U

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Image Analysis, Writing, Design Reviews, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (21K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Interviewing Skills, AI Enablement, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Web Presence, Presentations

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Google Sheets, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.8 (19K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, 3D Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (213) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (19K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Software Development and Applications: Northeastern University
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study: Google
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
  • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera

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