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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Interaction Design, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Desain UX Google

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Adobe XD, Mockups, Storyboarding, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, UI/UX Research, Design Reviews, Responsive Web Design, Presentations, User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Web Design, User Centered Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    508 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Risk Management with R

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Data, R Programming, Portfolio Management, Statistical Programming, Securities (Finance), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    180 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Test Tools, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    251 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Technical Design, Web Services, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 2

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • Desain UX Google: Google
  • Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding: IBM
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Financial Risk Management with R: Duke University
  • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Software Design Principles: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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