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Software Engineering Courses

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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    What is the Human Factor in Design?

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Usability, Design Reviews, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Process Analysis, Materials science

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Doc Review Process with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Automation, Intranet

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Introduction of Pile Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Design, Safety Standards

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Dashboard, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Software Installation, Verification And Validation, Containerization, Configuration Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Servers, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Relational Databases, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, File Systems, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Frontend Integration, Middleware, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Authentications, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • What is the Human Factor in Design?: Arizona State University
  • Product Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Automate Doc Review Process with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Introduction of Pile Foundation: L&T EduTech
  • Create a Project Management Dashboard using Bitrix24: Coursera
  • Python for Beginners: Data Structures: Coursera
  • Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM

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