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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


  • Status: Free
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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    BiodiseƱo respondiendo a retos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Systems Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Creativity, Biology, Communication, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Agentic AI Foundations: Build RAG & MCP Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Gemini, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Node.JS, OpenAI API, Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Development Environment, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Angular, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Server Side, Embeddings, Frontend Integration

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, Operations, Data Analysis, Analysis, Arithmetic

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment Strategies, Generative AI, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Recruitment, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Personalization, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Email Automation, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, AI Integrations, Automation, Collaboration, IT Automation

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Email Security, Security Software, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Linux, Data Persistence

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Middleware, Database Application, Dataflow, Data Validation, NoSQL, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), MongoDB, Databases, MySQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Maintenance, Systems Administration, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Software Installation, Data Access, Servers, System Monitoring, Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Security Controls

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach, Emerging Technologies, Advocacy, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, R (Software), Data Wrangling, User Interface (UI) Design, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Team Oriented, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Product Management, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Change Management

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Unit Testing in React.js: Create a Unit Test Suite

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Development Testing, Test Tools, React.js, API Testing, Software Testing, Web Development Tools, Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • BiodiseƱo respondiendo a retos complejos:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Agentic AI Foundations: Build RAG & MCP Chatbots:Ā LearnKartS
  • Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures:Ā EDUCBA
  • Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals:Ā Edureka
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend:Ā EDUCBA
  • Mastering NestJS:Ā Packt
  • Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale:Ā IBM
  • Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis:Ā Coursera

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