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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, ChatGPT, File I/O, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Heriot-Watt University

    MSc Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Responsible AI, Database Management, Software Engineering, Software Design, Combinatorics, Requirements Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Database Software, Database Development, Software Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Project Scoping, Algorithms, Computer Science, Administration, Performance Measurement

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • U
    D

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Cloud Hosting, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Application Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Data Modeling, FinTech, Software Engineering, Test Data, Verification And Validation, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 265 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (265) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Claude Code: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic Workflows, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Development, GitHub, AI Personalization, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Responsible AI, GitHub, Code Review, Application Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Javascript

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 455 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (455) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Build Anything with AI — No Code Required

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Claude Code, No-Code Development, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Automation, Software Engineering

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Cursor: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Application Development, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Software Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering, Responsible AI, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Software Quality Assurance, Software Configuration Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Design and Implementation, Change Control, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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