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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Video Production, Media Production, Data Sharing, Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (74) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Production Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Personal protective equipment

    ★ 5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Script Development, Application Deployment, Program Development, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Test Case, Development Testing, Agile Software Development, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Python Programming

    ★ 4 (83) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Model Deployment, Dataflow, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Feature Engineering, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Engineering, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Big Data

    ★ 4.3 (82) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Sciences, Biochemistry, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Python Packages for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Systems, Data Structures, System Programming, System Software, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Secure Coding, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computer Hardware, Application Security, Build Tools

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Billing & Invoicing, Dashboard, Cost Management, Expense Reports, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Interactive Data Visualization

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Emory University

    Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Marketing Analytics, Probability, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Risk Modeling, Excel Formulas, Decision Making, Risk Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Servers, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures

    ★ 3.8 (79) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Community Development, Mitigation, Trend Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Improving Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Advocacy, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

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

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

  • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling: Arizona State University
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
  • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud
  • Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics: Emory University
  • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine

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