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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Problem Solving, Code Reusability, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    ★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Forecasting, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Technical Communication, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Data Science

    ★ 4.6 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Business, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Operations, Revenue Management, Consumer Behaviour, Social Studies, Operations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Socioeconomics

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Storage, Service Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Embedded Firmware Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting

    ★ 2.1 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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  • B

    Berklee

    Music Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Music Performance, Teaching, Classroom Management, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Post-Production, Media Production, Active Listening, Writing, Creativity, Empowerment

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), General Networking, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Web Servers

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Design Documents, Application Design, Conceptual Design, Diagram Design, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Managing Big Data with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Databases, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Bayesian Statistics: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process: Google Cloud
  • Embedded Firmware Engineering: Coursera
  • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
  • Introduction to Back-End Development: Meta
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta

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