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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

    Data calculations in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Analysis, Trend Analysis, User Accounts

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    AI Business School

    AI for Management & Management support

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, AI literacy, Sales, Sales Enablement, AI Orchestration, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Productivity, LLM Application, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Business Ethics, Sustainable Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Product Design

    4.5 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Social Media, Text Mining, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (39) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, AI Workflows, Application Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Architecture, Development Environment

    4.9 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Scalability

    4.4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Designing and Implementing AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Computer Vision, OpenAI, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Key Management, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

    3.4 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Security, digital literacy, Telecommuting, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, Web Language, Emerging Technologies, Data Collection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Javascript, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronics, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Embedded Software, Remote Access Systems, Control Systems, C (Programming Language)

    4.2 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Google UX Design (DE)

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Adobe XD, Information Architecture, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Web Design, Usability Testing, Design Reviews, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, Design Research

    4.4 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (58) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data calculations in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • AI for Management & Management support: AI Business School
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training: Simplilearn
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Designing and Implementing AI Solutions: Whizlabs
  • Understanding Technology and Data: Accenture

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