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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


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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    163K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Writing, Coordination, Editing, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Intuit

    Bookkeeping Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Small Business Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Process Control, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    BIM Application for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, AutoCAD, Construction Estimating, Simulation and Simulation Software, 3D Modeling, Construction Management, Data Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, Constructive Feedback, User Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Technical Review, Software Documentation, Version Control

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Big Data, IBM Cognos Analytics, Excel Formulas, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Python Programming

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    97K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
  • Music Production: Berklee
  • Bookkeeping Basics: Intuit
  • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • BIM Application for Engineers: National Taiwan University
  • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
  • Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management: Rice University
  • Get started with Jira: Coursera
  • AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota

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