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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


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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

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    392 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Unit Testing, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Wrangling, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Data Import/Export

    4.7
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    101K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Software Design Documents, Software Design, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Model Evaluation, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Security, Software Engineering, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, Risking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    857 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    391 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, LLM Application, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Model Evaluation, Business Ethics, Hugging Face, Legal Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agent Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Visualization, OpenAI API, Document Management, LLM Application, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Generative AI, Data Presentation, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Agile Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Release Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • AI Agent Developer: Vanderbilt University
  • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic

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