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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Dashboard, Cost Management, Expense Reports, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 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

  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Core

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Report Writing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic, Software Engineering, Data Storage, Numerical Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • X

    Xbox

    Xbox Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Soutien des TI de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Application Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    141 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Object-Relational Mapping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Android Development, Kotlin, API Design, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Database Management, Data Persistence, Databases, JSON, Web Applications, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Interactive Learning, Teaching, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Driving engagement, Collaborative Software, End User Training and Support, Data Sharing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud
  • Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner: Coursera
  • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
  • Xbox Product Manager: Xbox
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel : Microsoft
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University

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