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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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    D

    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, Program Development, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Builder

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Software Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 9.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introductory C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, File I/O, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Simulations, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Problem Solving, Software Design

    4.6 stars, 7.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Cursor: From Setup to Real Projects

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

    4.4 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Gemini, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Automation

    4.2 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Context Management, Agentic Workflows, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Web Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering

    4.4 stars, 416 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (416) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Claude Code: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Development, Command-Line Interface, Test Script Development, GitHub, Context Management, AI Personalization, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Hosting, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Command-Line Interface, Test Script Development, Responsible AI, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Application Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Front-End Web Development

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Devops Tools, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Development Environment, Release Management, Web Development Tools, Data Persistence, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, GitHub, Node.JS, Software Engineering Tools, Vibe coding, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Build Anything with AI — No Code Required

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Claude Code, No-Code Development, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Automation, Software Engineering

    4.3 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design Resilient Oracle BPEL Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, Debugging, Oracle Databases, Enterprise Application Management, Software Engineering, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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