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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Unit Testing, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Wrangling, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 101K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (101K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 63K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 8.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Usability, Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Story, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 101K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (101K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 216K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (216K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, System Requirements, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation, Conflict Management, Scalability

    4.5 stars, 857 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Web Presence, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 183K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (183K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, Data Transformation, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Style Guides

    4.6 stars, 863 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (863) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Essentials of Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, Software Testing

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Memory Management, Build Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Code Review, Software Design

    4.5 stars, 658 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • I

    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Communication

    4.8 stars, 396 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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