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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

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

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    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Introduction to Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.8 (8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    MathWorks

    AI for Engineering: An Overview

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Web Servers

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation

    ★ 4.7 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Entry, Data Management

    ★ 4.7 (6.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Storage, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Migration, API Gateway, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Public Cloud, Database Systems, Software Architecture, Cloud Security

    ★ 4.8 (6.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to GIS Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Global Positioning Systems, Data Capture

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI for Engineering: An Overview: MathWorks
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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