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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


  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    968 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The R Programming Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    635 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    855 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Data Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    724 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Our Earth's Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    818 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer Professional Certificate en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Load Balancing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Terraform, Cloud Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Requirements Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    695 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Business Logic, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Software Installation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    901 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Classification Algorithms, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Jupyter, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Business Operations, Data Cleansing, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Servers, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    959 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    595 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • The R Programming Environment: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer Professional Certificate en Español: Google Cloud
  • Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online: Arizona State University
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

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