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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Internet Of Things, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Software Development, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Engineering, Cloud-Based Integration, System Design and Implementation, Back-End Web Development, System Implementation, Communication Systems, System Testing, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Systems Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Ansible, Build Tools, SonarQube, Devops Tools, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Software Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Shell Script, Application Deployment, Unix Shell, Docker (Software)

    ★ 3.7 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SAS

    Regression Modeling Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Inference, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Computational Logic

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Windows Registry Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, Digital Analysis, User Accounts, USB, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Image Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (70) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, JSON, Semantic Web

    ★ 4.1 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps and AI on AWS: Upgrading Apps with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Version Control, Generative AI, AI Integrations, LLM Application, DevOps, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Memory Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Systems, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Components, Calculus, Electronics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Calculus

    ★ 5 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2

    Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Augmented Reality, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Database Management

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

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  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, General Networking, Graphical Tools

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: 28DIGITAL
  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS
  • Regression Modeling Fundamentals: SAS
  • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
  • Windows Registry Forensics: Infosec
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
  • DevOps and AI on AWS: Upgrading Apps with Generative AI: Amazon Web Services
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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