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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Materials science, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAS

    Practicing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Security, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Enterprise Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a website with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Data Transformation, Performance Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), C# (Programming Language)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Big Data, SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Software Visualization, Computer Vision, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Mortgage Loans, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Unit Testing, Program Development, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Application Design, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Solution Design, Design Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Practicing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam: SAS
  • FortiGate Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Create a website with MailChimp: Coursera
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
  • BigQuery for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
  • PyTorch for Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan

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