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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Calendar Management, Meeting Facilitation, Project Coordination, Setting Appointments, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Word, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proposal Development

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Python Unit Test to Demonstrate TDD

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Python Programming, File I/O

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    4.6 stars, 12 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Ubuntu, Application Deployment, Unix, Linux, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    1.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 1.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Angular Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Data Transformation, User Interface (UI), Dataflow, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Code Reusability, Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Migrating a Monolithic Website to Microservices on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Cloud Applications

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    2.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Test Tools, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Development Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Test Case, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Sales Operations, Generative AI Agents, Customer Engagement, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling

    3.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    JetBrains

    Full-Stack JavaScript: Build a Real-Time Chat App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Node.JS, Docker (Software), React.js, Front-End Web Development, Containerization, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Integration, Server Side, Web Design and Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Authentications, Project Management Software

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Simple Project Timeline in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Project Scoping, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Presentations, User Accounts

    3.9 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop and Optimize WordPress Websites

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Information Architecture, Order Processing, Cloud Hosting, Frontend Performance, Web Design, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Amazon Web Services, Order Management, Data Management, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Usability, Cloud Deployment, Performance Testing, Remote Access Systems, Payment Processing, Web Development, Web Servers

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Copilot for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook: Microsoft
  • Use Python Unit Test to Demonstrate TDD: Coursera
  • Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Container Creation and Orchestration Basics: Codio
  • Advanced Angular Topics: LearnQuest
  • Migrating a Monolithic Website to Microservices on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • GenAI for Sales Teams: Coursera
  • Full-Stack JavaScript: Build a Real-Time Chat App: JetBrains

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