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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


  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução ao Teste de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, White-Box Testing, Integration Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    545 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    530 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Legal Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Creativity, Responsible AI, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Product Requirements, Construction, Software Engineering, Technical Design, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    832 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    253 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Black-box and White-box Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Java Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Software Engineering Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Team Oriented, Software Engineering, Engineering Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Smart Goals, Recruitment, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Team Leadership, Software Engineering, Leadership, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Machine Design Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introdução ao Teste de Software: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
  • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Software Engineering Teams: Coursera
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
  • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech

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