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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

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, General Networking, Technical Documentation, Customer Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Linux

    4.8 stars, 165K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (165K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Discover the Art of Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Content Creation

    4.8 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Security Software, Software Design Patterns, Threat Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Automation, Design Strategies, Cryptography

    4.6 stars, 438 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (438) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 234K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (234K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Communication, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    4.6 stars, 555 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (555) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Shell Script, Apache Kafka, Data Store, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6 stars, 62K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (62K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Systems Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Design Strategies, System Design and Implementation

    4.7 stars, 838 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, OpenAI API, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, OpenAI, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Memory Management, Hugging Face, Generative AI, Application Deployment, AI powered creativity, Vector Databases, Software Engineering

    4.5 stars, 445 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Product Planning, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Responsible AI, Innovation, Generative Model Architectures, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Commercialization, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Goal Setting, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 37K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (37K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Test Automation, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI powered creativity, Software Testing, AI Workflows, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    3.9 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Risk Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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