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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Software Development, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Test Case, Development Testing, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Prompt Engineering, Public Affairs

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Generative AI, User Accounts

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Application Performance Management, Network Security, Disaster Recovery

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Windows Registry Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, System Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Data Structures

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Cryptography : ISC2
  • Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner: Coursera
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals: LearnQuest

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