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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First GUI App With Java

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks

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

  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Pipelines, Research, Supervised Learning, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    ★ 3.8 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Rust for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), Continuous Delivery, System Monitoring, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, System Programming, Software Testing, GitHub

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning, Literacy, Materials science

    ★ 4.9 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Data Processing, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Analytics

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Git Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Software Development Tools, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Workflow Management, Linux, Code Review, Conflict Management

    ★ 4.1 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Prototyping, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Design, Electrical Equipment, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Test Equipment, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Generative AI in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer Engagement, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Prompt Engineering, Digital Marketing Tools, Large Language Modeling, Legal Risk, Intellectual Property

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Arduino Programming and Project Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Code Reusability, Hardware Design, Electronics, Program Development, Communication Systems, Programming Principles, Display Devices

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Storage in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Management, Data Access, Data Security, Data Governance, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.2 (29) · Intermediate · 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

  • Build Your First GUI App With Java: Coursera
  • Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • Rust for DevOps: Duke University
  • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2: The University of Tokyo
  • The Discovery of the Higgs Boson: The University of Edinburgh
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes: Arizona State University
  • Generative AI in Marketing: Emory University
  • Arduino Programming and Project Development: Packt

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