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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.

Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, Three-Phase, Schematic Diagrams, Safety Standards, Technical Standard, Construction, Thermal Management

    ★ 4.9 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Analysis, Estimation, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.3 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Business Ethics, Data Governance, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Enablement, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Data Quality, Sales, Anomaly Detection, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Operations, Personalized Campaigns, Data Ethics, Generative AI

    ★ 4.4 (93) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    .Net平台下的软件开发技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, ASP.NET, File I/O, User Interface (UI), System Testing, Database Design, SQL, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design, Database Management, Object Oriented Design, Database Theory, Computer Systems, Debugging, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.4 (112) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Business Leadership, AI Enablement, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Decision Intelligence, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Machine Learning Software, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Linux Servers, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Embedded Systems, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Command-Line Interface, Flask (Web Framework), Image Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mobilité et urbanisme

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Land Development, Land Management, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies

    ★ 4.6 (121) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Context Engineering, ChatGPT, Patient Communication, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Token Optimization, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.6 (96) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Photography, Content Development and Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Video Editing, Videography, Brand Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Visual Storytelling

    ★ 3.9 (51) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A): L&T EduTech
  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation: L&T EduTech
  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera
  • AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • .Net平台下的软件开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI: Coursera
  • Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services: University of California San Diego
  • Mobilité et urbanisme: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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