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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

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Redes Ecológicas

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Graphing, Graph Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Environmental Science, R (Software), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Data Science

    5 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Your UI/UX Portfolio with GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Web Development

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Notion for Beginners: Create a Project Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Databases, Relational Databases, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented

    4.2 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Prometheus (Software), Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Network Performance Management, Identity and Access Management, Network Routing, Cyber Security Policies

    3.8 stars, 31 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (31) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Business Leadership, Quality Improvement, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Rust for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), Continuous Delivery, System Monitoring, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, System Programming, Software Testing, GitHub

    4.2 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Six Sigma for Process Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Capability, Process Development, Business Process, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Priorities, Stakeholder Management

    4.5 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Social Media Analytics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Methods, R (Software), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C++ Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Application Design, Memory Management

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy

    4.3 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (28) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Flutter & Dart

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Software Installation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Components, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Analysis

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Mixed · 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

  • Redes Ecológicas: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Create Your UI/UX Portfolio with GitHub: Coursera
  • Notion for Beginners: Create a Project Plan: Coursera
  • Advanced Kubernetes: LearnQuest
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: STARWEAVER
  • Rust for DevOps: Duke University
  • Six Sigma for Process Improvement: SkillUp
  • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • C++ Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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