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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Usability Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Risk Management Framework

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Nonlinear Kalman Filters (and Parameter Estimation)

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Evaluation, Derivatives, System Implementation, Calculus

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    AI Agents: Complete Beginner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Model Evaluation, Decision Intelligence, AI Orchestration, Process Analysis, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Process Mapping, Quality Assessment, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Process Design, Acceptance Testing, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Governance, Business Process Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Git and GitHub Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Key Management, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Genially to Create Award Certificates

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Recognizing Others, Collaboration

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    NIIT

    Building Interactive User Interfaces Using React Library

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Code Reusability, Test Script Development, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Testing, Data Sharing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Management and Workforce Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources Software, People Analytics, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training and Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Talent Acquisition, Analytics

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Agile Project Coordination

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management, Project Planning, Strategic Communication, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Process Improvement, Team Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Resource Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Lab Content

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, Interoperability, White-Box Testing

    ★ 2.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Agile Project Management: Agile-as-a-Culture, beyond SCRUM

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Oriented, Team Management, Agile Software Development, Team Building, Team Motivation, Agile Product Development, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Trustworthiness, Innovation, Constructive Feedback, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Python Programming, Feature Engineering

    ★ 2.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Automation, DevOps

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Foundations of Usability Testing: Board Infinity
  • Nonlinear Kalman Filters (and Parameter Estimation): University of Colorado System
  • AI Agents: Complete Beginner's Guide: LearnQuest
  • Intermediate Git and GitHub Workflow: Packt
  • Use Genially to Create Award Certificates: Coursera
  • Building Interactive User Interfaces Using React Library: NIIT
  • HR Management and Workforce Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Agile Project Coordination: Coursera
  • C++ Lab Content: Infosec
  • Agile Project Management: Agile-as-a-Culture, beyond SCRUM: Politecnico di Milano

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