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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 Michigan

    Estruturas de dados Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), No-Code Development, JSON, Javascript

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning and Human Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Mining, Learning Theory, Human Computer Interaction

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Data Scientists and Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Query Languages, SQL

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Select Topics in Python: Django

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Model View Controller, Database Management, Virtual Environment, Program Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, AI Integrations, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Search Engine Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Optimization, User Experience

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Sales Operations, Generative AI Agents, Customer Engagement, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling

    ★ 3.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Operational Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Database Application, Databases, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Data Access, PostgreSQL, SQL

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    GenAI Data and Analytics Academy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Application Design, Kubernetes, Artificial Intelligence, Containerization, Enterprise Application Management, System Monitoring, Agentic systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming, Engineering

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Engineering for Vision Models

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Vision Transformer (ViT), Fine-tuning, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, AI Personalization

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Migrating a Monolithic Website to Microservices on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Cloud Applications

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Estruturas de dados Python: University of Michigan
  • Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red: Coursera
  • Machine Learning and Human Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Gemini for Data Scientists and Analysts: Google Cloud
  • Select Topics in Python: Django: Codio
  • Generative AI Course in Software Design: Simplilearn
  • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
  • GenAI for Sales Teams: Coursera
  • Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud
  • GenAI Data and Analytics Academy: STARWEAVER

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