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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


  • J

    James Spurin

    Kubernetes Certified (KCNA) + Hands On Labs + Practice Exams

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), CI/CD, DevOps, Grafana, Microservices, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Tech, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Automation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, Scripting, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Servers

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Lab Content

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Derivatives

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Elasticsearch on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Kibana, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Data Visualization Software, System Configuration, System Software

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Analytics Engineering with dbt

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Engineering, Data Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Star Schema, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Database Design, Data Mart, Business Intelligence, Data Validation, Analytics, YAML, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Agile for the Modern Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Team Building, AI Workflows, Technical Communication, Product Planning, Brainstorming, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Generative AI, Project Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Arithmetic, Statistics, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geometry, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Maintainability, Algorithms, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Automation and Modern Testing Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Security Testing, Test Tools, CI/CD, Regression Testing, JUnit, Selenium (Software), Scalability, Automation, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology, Design, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Kubernetes Certified (KCNA) + Hands On Labs + Practice Exams: James Spurin
  • GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening: Coursera
  • Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing: Packt
  • C++ Lab Content: Infosec
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Getting Started with Elasticsearch on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Analytics Engineering with dbt: Edureka
  • Agile for the Modern Product Manager: Scrum Alliance
  • Honors Algebra 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts: Packt

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