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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

    Data Collection and Processing with Python

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Restful API, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Collection

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    systemd, Containers & Linux Security

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Firewall, Linux Servers, Cryptography, Linux, Operating System Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardening, Application Deployment, Computer Security, Security Controls, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, System Monitoring, Security Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    Lund University

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Systems, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Governance, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities, Multimedia, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    HTML and CSS in depth

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Semantic Web, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Frontend Performance, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Analytics and SEO, User Interface (UI), Software Engineering Tools, Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    AutoCAD Advanced 2D Drafting and Annotation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Architectural Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Sharing, File Management, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Research, UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Analysis with SQL, Excel & Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Transact-SQL, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Transaction Processing, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Management

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Claves de la Dirección de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, People Management, Accounting, Team Performance Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Leadership Development, Market Share, Financial Acumen, Marketing, Accrual Accounting, Team Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Storytelling, Design, Game Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Software Documentation, Creativity, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Collection and Processing with Python: University of Michigan
  • systemd, Containers & Linux Security: Total Seminars
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
  • HTML and CSS in depth: Meta
  • AutoCAD Advanced 2D Drafting and Annotation: John Wiley & Sons
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
  • Microsoft Data Analysis with SQL, Excel & Power BI: Microsoft
  • Claves de la Dirección de Empresas: IESE Business School

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