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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


  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    What is Product Lifecycle Management?

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Project Implementation, Change Management, Competitive Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Linux, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Ethics, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Azure, ChatGPT, AI Security, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Document Management, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Drawing, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Data Modeling, Coordination, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Java Built in Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Java, Data Structures, File I/O, Java Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Technical Management, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Governance, Performance Metric, Leadership, Business Strategy, Engineering, Recruitment Strategies

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Write basic ansible playbooks

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software Installation, File Management, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, System Configuration, DevOps

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Development Environment, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, JSON, Data Import/Export, Authentications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytical Skills, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Analytics, Social Impact, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
  • What is Product Lifecycle Management?: Coursera
  • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Generative AI Engineering: Microsoft
  • BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning: Coursera
  • Java Built in Data Structures: Coursera
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Write basic ansible playbooks: Coursera

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