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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Apps Script: Access Google Sheets, Maps & Gmail in 4 Lines of Code

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Scripting, Google Workspace, Gmail, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Google Cloud Platform, Spreadsheet Software, Web Development

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Advanced Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Application Deployment, Data Storage, DevOps, Security Controls, CI/CD, YAML, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Scalability

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Primeros Pasos en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Visualization: Analisi dei dati con Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Data Integration, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Access

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Virtual Machines

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Aprendiendo Python con textos, números y ecuaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Python Programming, Jupyter, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Google Apps Script: Access Google Sheets, Maps & Gmail in 4 Lines of Code: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Docker: LearnKartS
  • Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel: Packt
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Primeros Pasos en Canva: Coursera
  • Data Visualization: Analisi dei dati con Tableau: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API : Coursera

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