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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

    Strategic AI Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Threat Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Budget Management, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Experimentation, Prompt Engineering, Application Security, CI/CD, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Compliance Management, Governance, Technical Documentation, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications

    3.3 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.3 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Machine Learning

    3.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Javascript and jQuery, Object Oriented Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping, Context Management

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Information Architecture, React.js, UI Components, Web Applications, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Data Access, Query Languages, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Data Store, Web Design and Development, Database Development, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    UI/UX Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Microsoft Copilot, Adobe XD, User Experience, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, AI Workflows

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Material Components for Flutter Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), UI Components, Mobile Development, Google Cloud Platform, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Web Development, Network Security

    4.1 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (15) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    JavaScript RAG Web Apps with LlamaIndex

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, LLM Application, Web Development, Javascript, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Data Persistence

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, LLM Application, Data-oriented programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    3.9 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Program Development, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, No-Code Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Scripting Languages

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    GenAI for SEO: A Hands-On Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering Tools, Content Optimization, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Development and Management, AI Integrations, Content Strategy, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · 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

  • Strategic AI Governance: Coursera
  • Machine Learning: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6: Packt
  • Learn Next.js: Scrimba
  • UI/UX Design Principles: Microsoft
  • Material Components for Flutter Basics: Google Cloud
  • JavaScript RAG Web Apps with LlamaIndex: DeepLearning.AI
  • Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach: University of Michigan
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++: Microsoft
  • Game Development with GameMaker: University of Colorado System

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