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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


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    Google

    Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Design Process, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Advanced Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Science, Tableau Software, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interviewing Skills, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Excel Basics for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Integrity, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Hardware, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Verification And Validation, Data Storage

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Google Analytics, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, Data Mining

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Pseudocode

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Excel Basics for Data Analysis: IBM
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Introduction to Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego

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