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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


  • I

    IESE Business School

    How to Build an Effective Service Company

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Lean Manufacturing, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Workforce Planning, Staff Management, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Process Flow Diagrams, Capacity Management, Client Services, Capacity Planning

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Canva for college students

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Design Software, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Process Driven Development, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Product Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Technical Product Management, Software Development Methodologies

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Process Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Database Theory, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Transaction Processing, Business Intelligence, Data Management

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

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  • I

    IBM

    Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform, Continuous Deployment

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

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  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Operations, Revenue Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Performance Improvement, Operational Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Organizational Strategy, Service Management, Service Level

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

    ★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Visualization, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning

    ★ 2.4 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Diagnostic Tests

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Style Tables with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Typography

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

  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Interview Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Web Presence, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, Software Development

    ★ 4.5 (42) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School
  • Canva for college students: Coursera
  • Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software: University of Alberta
  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM
  • Operations Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden

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