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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Private Cloud, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Key Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Application Development, Command-Line Interface

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

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

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Biology, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Unix Commands, Laboratory Research

    ★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Injury Prevention, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Engineering Design Process, Building Design, Environment, Risk Management, Human Factors, Chemistry, Emergency Response

    ★ 4.7 (586) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Probability Distribution

    ★ 3.9 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology

    ★ 4.7 (346) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, Image Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Multimodal Prompts, Email Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Cooking

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, System Monitoring, Scalability

    ★ 4.6 (179) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, E-Commerce

    ★ 4.9 (338) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis, Scripting Languages

    ★ 4 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec
  • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services

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