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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


  • M

    MathWorks

    Powering the Future with Electrification

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Mastering Ansible Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, IT Automation, Automation, Web Applications, Unix Shell, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, User Accounts

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Capstone: Organization Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Email Marketing, User Accounts, Dashboard, Administration, Business Reporting, Collaborative Software, Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, UI/UX Strategy, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Internal Communications, Data Management, Business Administration, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Scrimba

    Learn Bootstrap

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Organizational Templates in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Practice Management Software, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Patient Registration, Clinical Documentation, Data Security, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Launch your first online meeting with ZOOM

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Computer Displays, Display Devices, Telecommunications

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Designing Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Deployment, OAuth, YAML, Restful API, Load Balancing, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Powering the Future with Electrification: MathWorks
  • Mastering Ansible Automation: Codio
  • Salesforce Capstone: Organization Integration: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn Bootstrap: Scrimba
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Create Organizational Templates in Trello: Coursera
  • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
  • Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic: Coursera
  • Launch your first online meeting with ZOOM: Coursera
  • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest

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