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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

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

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

    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, High Voltage, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Mechanical Design, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Building Design, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Application Development

    ★ 4.5 (113) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Technical Design, Network Analysis, Scripting

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California, Davis

    Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation, Network Routing

    ★ 4.5 (129) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, Game Design, Content Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

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

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

    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Trend Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Linux

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Space Research

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Geospatial Information and Technology, Image Analysis, AI literacy, digital literacy, Cybersecurity, Spatial Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing, Data Storage

    ★ 4.8 (105) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Simulations, Image Analysis, Robotics, Experimentation, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Model Evaluation, Data Validation

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Codio

    DevOps: Introduction to Developer Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Ansible, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Deployment, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Package and Software Management, GitHub, Amazon CloudWatch, Docker (Software), Version Control, Containerization, YAML, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Automation

    ★ 3.6 (67) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    CompTIA Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Peripheral Devices, System Support, Desktop Support, General Networking

    ★ 3.4 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B): L&T EduTech
  • Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP: Coursera
  • Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games
  • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Digitalisation in Space Research: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II

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