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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

    OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Generative AI, Application Deployment, LLM Application, OpenAI, AI Integrations, Project Management, Prompt Engineering

    ★ 3.7 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Engineering, Security Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Avatar Psychology for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Design Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 3.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Risks 6-10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Incident Response, Server Side, CI/CD

    ★ 4.6 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    RAG and Agentic AI Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, Embeddings, JSON, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Vector Databases, Unstructured Data, System Testing

    ★ 4.4 (31) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (54) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    GenAI and LLMs on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Model Training, AI Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Development Environment

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Security, Data Access, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Security Controls, Customer Engagement, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Customer Service, Data Maintenance, Business Reporting, Data Management, Personalized Service, Workflow Management, Process Development, Process Design, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Automation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    IA generativa: más allá del chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Berkeley

    Master of Advanced Study in Engineering Degree Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Environmental Engineering, Robotics, Sustainable Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Environmental Issue, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Design, Engineering, Production Process, Sustainable Technologies

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems

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

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

  • OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security: Macquarie University
  • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
  • OWASP Top 10 - Risks 6-10: Infosec
  • RAG and Agentic AI Capstone Project: IBM
  • Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic: Coursera
  • GenAI and LLMs on AWS: Duke University
  • Salesforce Reporting: University of California, Irvine
  • IA generativa: más allá del chatbot: Google Cloud
  • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp

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