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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

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Process, Prompt Engineering, Solution Selling, Sales, Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Storytelling, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Business Modeling, Generative AI

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Code Reusability, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Application Development, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Production Process, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Metric, Operational Analysis, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Operations Research

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Virtual Teams, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Empowerment

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Security Controls, File Management, File Systems, Key Management, Encryption

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Materials science, Workforce Development, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Network Foundations and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Scalability

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    UiPath

    Step into RPA

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Web Scraping, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Computing Platforms, Workflow Management, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Decision Making

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation: Coursera
  • API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript): Scrimba
  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App: Coursera
  • Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide: STARWEAVER
  • Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams: Coursera
  • AWS: Storage: Whizlabs
  • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera
  • Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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