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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.8 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, OpenAI, Scripting, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (75) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, AI Workflows, Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Flask (Web Framework)

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Vanderbilt University

    Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Test Tools, Secure Coding, Android Development, Application Security, Software Design, Mobile Security

    ★ 4.5 (297) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Domain Models

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Case Studies, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Business Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Complex Problem Solving, Dependency Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, Expectation Management, Team Performance Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Software Engineering, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Unit Testing in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Case, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsive Web Design, Web Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering, Machine Learning

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Diagram Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Vision

    ★ 4.2 (1.5K) · 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Usability, Software Design, Mockups, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (174) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    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

  • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content: Coursera
  • Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps: Duke University
  • Engineering Maintainable Android Apps: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Domain Models: Northeastern University
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera
  • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Unit Testing in Java: Coursera
  • Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI: Coursera
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan

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