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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Feature Engineering en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Dataflow, Tensorflow, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Store, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice, Case Studies

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

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

    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Flexbox

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.9 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    UiPath

    UI Automation and Selectors

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Fine-tuning

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

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

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Transform Your Customer Support Career

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Standard Operating Procedure, Generative AI, Customer Support, Client Support, Product Support, Procedure Development, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.9 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

    ★ 4.2 (47) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Remote Leadership for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Rapport Building, Productivity, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Columbia University

    3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, 3D Modeling, Image Quality, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Computer Graphic Techniques, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Algorithms

    ★ 5 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Package and Software Management, Application Deployment, R (Software), Data Visualization Software, Program Development, Code Review, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Technical Review, Software Testing

    ★ 4 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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

  • Feature Engineering en Español: Google Cloud
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
  • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
  • Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva: Coursera
  • UI Automation and Selectors: UiPath
  • Generative AI: Transform Your Customer Support Career: SkillUp
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Remote Leadership for Managers: University of California, Irvine
  • 3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint : Columbia University
  • Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project: Michigan State University

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