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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

    Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cloud API, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Goal Setting

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Cross Platform Development, Microservices, Containerization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, DevOps, UI Components, ASP.NET, iOS Development, CI/CD, User Interface (UI) Design, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Version Control

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, SQL, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Integration, NumPy, Web Scraping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Programming, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Linux

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Performance Measurement, Transportation Operations, Operations Management, Sustainable Business, Supply Chain Systems, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Sustainability, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Business, Cost Management, Business Administration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Tax Management, Tax, Tax Compliance, Bookkeeping, Billing & Invoicing, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    DevOps and Build Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Scripting, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, IT Automation, Integration Testing, DevOps, Python Programming, Selenium (Software), Web Scraping

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Integration Testing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Data Management, Automation, Data Storage, Jupyter, File Systems, Development Testing, Data Processing, Data Quality

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Scalability, Application Security, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Verification And Validation, Release Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON: Coursera
  • Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity
  • Applied Data Analytics: Edureka
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy Skills: EDUCBA
  • Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • DevOps and Build Automation with Python: LearnQuest
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine

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