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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


  • M

    Michigan State University

    Avatar Psychology for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Design Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    3.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Web Design and Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Systems, Database Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Javascript, Cloud Computing

    4.5 stars, 52 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Ideation, Research

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Deployment and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Continuous Integration, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Cloud Services, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Management, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Debugging

    4.3 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Machine Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Training, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Frontend Performance, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Data Access, Server Side, Configuration Management

    4.5 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

    4.6 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, User Experience, Digital Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, AI Workflows

    4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Application Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    3.7 stars, 44 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (44) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Information Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Case Studies, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Application Development, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    3.1 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.1 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Deployment and DevOps: Microsoft
  • Machine Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Next.js: Coursera
  • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera
  • Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design: Skillshare
  • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest

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