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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Typography, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    571 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Full Stack Web Development en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Server Side, Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Mobile Development, Back-End Web Development, Version Control, Cross Platform Development, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, React Redux, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Integration, TypeScript, iOS Development, Apple iOS, MongoDB

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    824 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Cell Biology, Micrometer, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Image Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    813 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Analysis for Business Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Requirements Management, Diagram Design, Feasibility Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    579 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    471 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Representations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Development Environment, Data Structures, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creative Content Creation Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    373 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Threat Management, General Networking, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Unix Commands

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    679 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Business Reporting, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    890 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Frontend Development: Scrimba
  • Full Stack Web Development en Español: Universidad Austral
  • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Python Data Representations: Rice University
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials: IBM
  • Creative Content Creation Toolkit: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec

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