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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


  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Support, Network Administration, General Networking

    ★ 4.8 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

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

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

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    ★ 4.5 (61) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    ★ 4.6 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Build Intelligent Agents Using DeepSeek & N8N

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Workflow Management, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Deepseek, AI Orchestration, DeepSeek API, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Automation, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Gmail

    ★ 4 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Cryptographic Protocols, Code Reusability, Application Design, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry

    ★ 4.7 (110) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Agentic RAG with LlamaIndex

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Debugging, General Science and Research, Document Management

    ★ 4.7 (94) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Software Cost and Effort Estimation Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Cost Estimation, Project Planning, Software Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Risk Management Framework, Requirements Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Development and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Management, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security, Vulnerability, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Advanced Analytics Techniques with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Web Scraping, Prompt Engineering, Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Leaflet (Software), Generative AI, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Root Cause Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows

    ★ 4.6 (87) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Research, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs: Whizlabs
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Build Intelligent Agents Using DeepSeek & N8N: Board Infinity
  • Core Java for Beginners: LearnKartS
  • كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Building Agentic RAG with LlamaIndex: DeepLearning.AI
  • Software Cost and Effort Estimation Techniques: EDUCBA
  • CSC: Secure Software Development and Implementation: CertNexus

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