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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

    University of Michigan

    AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Security Controls, IT Automation, System Monitoring, Authentications, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Accessible Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Usability, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, JSON, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI literacy, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL

    ★ 4.3 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Trello for Beginners: Create a Simple Project Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Team Management

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

  • C

    Coursera

    MySQL with Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Development, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Management Information Systems, SQL

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Test Tools

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Model Training, Incident Response, User Accounts, Machine Learning Methods, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning Software, User Provisioning, Model Evaluation, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Security Management

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Access, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction: University of Michigan
  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies: Packt
  • Introduction to Accessible Web Development: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera
  • Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications: Microsoft
  • Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Trello for Beginners: Create a Simple Project Plan: Coursera
  • MySQL with Information Technology: Coursera
  • Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet: Coursera

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