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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.


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Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Exception Handling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Microsoft Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, Setting Appointments, People Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Cost Reduction, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Control, Business Analysis, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Community Organizing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, Cloud API, Virtual Machines, Restful API, Terraform

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, File Systems, USB, Development Environment, C (Programming Language)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Exception Handling in Python: Coursera
  • Get Started with Microsoft Teams : Coursera
  • Competitive Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence: Corporate Finance Institute
  • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
  • Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals: Arizona State University
  • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera
  • PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge: Packt

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