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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Infrastructure Architecture, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 614 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (614) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 301 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (301) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (660) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 584 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (584) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Human Factors, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis

    4.7 stars, 502 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (502) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communicating Business Analytics Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis

    4.5 stars, 521 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (521) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Biostatistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Deep Learning

    4.7 stars, 800 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Office

    4.7 stars, 522 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (522) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Statistical Methods, Programming Principles, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Process Modeling, Event-Driven Programming, Mechanics

    4.3 stars, 413 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (413) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Engineering Management, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Product Development, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 739 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (739) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    4.5 stars, 660 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (660) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure en Español: Google Cloud
  • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Communicating Business Analytics Results: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Medical Prognosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva

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