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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


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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

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

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Gemini, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Automation

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    211K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Excel Formulas, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    98K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Interactive Data Visualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    280K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Planning, Verification And Validation, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, White-Box Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    438 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, User Requirements Documents

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    438 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Software Quality Control and Management Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Usability Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Selenium (Software), Acceptance Testing, Test Script Development, Back-End Web Development, API Testing, Test Case, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Functional Testing, Cloud Computing, Database Management Systems, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Software Documentation, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Code Review, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Software Development, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Performance Testing, Scalability, Microservices, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Prototyping, Predictive Modeling, Big Data

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    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers: Edureka
  • Google IT Support: Google
  • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
  • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • Software Quality Control and Management Part 2: Northeastern University

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