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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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Estimation, Simulations, Electronic Systems, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Model Evaluation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Electronic Components, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization with Plotly Express

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    269 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google

    IT-поддержка Google

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Data Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Active Directory, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    300 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, European History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Development, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    307 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Torque (Physics), Statistics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    283 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Data Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    323 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Web Application Development: Basic Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Model View Controller, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Development, Ruby on Rails, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    216 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Debugging, Mockups, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    239 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • Data Visualization with Plotly Express: Coursera
  • IT-поддержка Google: Google
  • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
  • C# for .NET Developers: Board Infinity
  • Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications: University of Pennsylvania
  • Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Web Application Development: Basic Concepts: University of New Mexico

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