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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


  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Engineering Design Process, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Communication

    ★ 4.1 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Risk Management Framework

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Javascript, Database Management

    ★ 4.6 (66) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

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

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

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Market Share, Market Opportunities, Value-Based Care, Health Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Clinical Assessment, Commercialization, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Revenue Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Competitive Intelligence

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

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Water Sustainability, Architectural Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Water Resource Management, Thermal Management, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Resilience, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Cloud Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Applications, DevOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, Behavior-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Application Development, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, User Story

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Starweaver

    Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Test Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Sustainable Technologies, Failure Analysis, Test Tools

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

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

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Product Fundamentals en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Application Development, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Solutions, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Cost Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Applied Machine Learning

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development

    ★ 4.7 (57) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
  • Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy: Coursera
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Marketplace Capstone: University of Minnesota
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration: Johns Hopkins University
  • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL: IBM
  • Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis: Starweaver

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