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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.


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Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Investigation, Statistical Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • 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

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Development, Environment, Economics, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción a CRM con HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Email Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Dashboard, Customer Data Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Sales Pipelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Systems Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Methodologies, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, Program Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Technical Design, Requirements Analysis, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Copywriting, Education Software and Technology, Motion Graphics, Blogs, AI Product Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Typography, Marketing, Business Research

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Human Capital

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Get Started with Microsoft Teams : Coursera
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français: Google Cloud
  • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introducción a CRM con HubSpot: Coursera
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing: Skillshare

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