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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Text Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Graphing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.6 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data, Google Workspace

    4.8 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Architecture, Data Pipelines, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Functional Design, Cloud Computing

    3.9 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Digital Marketing Masterclass: A-Z Marketing Strategy - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Meta Ads Manager, Blogs, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Podcasting, Video Production, Growth Strategies, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Shared Media, Paid media, Marketing Channel, Google Ads, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Web Presence

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Program Development, Command-Line Interface

    4.2 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Working with Objects in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Data, Algorithms, Verification And Validation, Statistical Programming, Development Testing, Data Structures, Transaction Processing

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Open AI for Beginners: Programmatic Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, OpenAI, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Generative AI

    4.2 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Ansible for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, IT Automation, Network Architecture, Network Administration, General Networking, Automation, System Configuration, Software Documentation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Data Visualization

    3.5 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis with Pandas and Python: Packt
  • Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback: DeepLearning.AI
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • Programming Reactive Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Digital Marketing Masterclass: A-Z Marketing Strategy - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Front-End Developer: LearnQuest
  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • Working with Objects in C++: University of London
  • Open AI for Beginners: Programmatic Prompting: Coursera

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