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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


  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Software Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Engineering, Software Development, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Elicitation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Ingeniería de Tráfico

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Civil Engineering, Control Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power BI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Sales

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux

    ★ 4.6 (270) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Physical Science, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.7 (207) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Security Controls, DevOps, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle

    ★ 4.7 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language), Dataflow, Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Program Development, Machine Learning

    ★ 2.9 (211) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Unordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (557) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (670) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.3 (271) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Software Development Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Ingeniería de Tráfico: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Power BI Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
  • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics: Rice University
  • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Unordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine

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