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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Networking Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Test Tools, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 104 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Strengthen Your Business Savvy

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Management, Budgeting, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Digital Transformation

    4.7 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Machine Learning Methods, iOS Development, Application Security, Digital Analysis

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Introduction to Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Data Analytics and Databases on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Amazon Web Services, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Databases, NoSQL, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Cloud API, SQL, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Architecture, Autodesk, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Functional Design, Layout Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Security Controls, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Test Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.3 stars, 20 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (20) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Power BI Data Analyst Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Security, Security Controls

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Debugging, Scripting, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Data

    4.7 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (39) · 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

  • Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Networking Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Strengthen Your Business Savvy: Harvard Business Review
  • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney
  • Data Analytics and Databases on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning: EDUCBA
  • Getting started with generative AI in Azure: Microsoft
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder

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