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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

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence Software, Spreadsheet Software, Context Management, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.8 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Ansible, Build Tools, SonarQube, Devops Tools, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Software Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Shell Script, Application Deployment, IT Automation, Docker (Software)

    3.8 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (54) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

    4.5 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Box Office Data with Seaborn and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Jupyter, Computing Platforms

    4.5 stars, 182 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (182) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    DaVinci Resolve

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Color Theory, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Matching, Videography, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Cinematography, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Music, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, Performance Tuning

    4.1 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Serverless Computing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Application Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Patterns, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache, Analytics, Data Governance, Scalability, File Systems, Live Streaming, Systems Architecture, Data Store, Event Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming, Data Persistence, File I/O, Data Transformation, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Data Maintenance, Data Storage

    3.9 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (52) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Digital Analysis, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Information Management, Analytics, Health Technology, Data Management, Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Visualization, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 84 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Analyze Box Office Data with Seaborn and Python: Coursera
  • DaVinci Resolve: Skillshare
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Apache Kafka: LearnKartS

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