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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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    IBM

    Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Embeddings, Document Management, Fine-tuning, User Interface (UI)

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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Estimation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agents in LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, LangChain, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Data Persistence, Context Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Version Control, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Software, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Experience, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Application Security, Computational Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Components, Pseudocode, Microsoft Development Tools, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Security Engineering, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Marketing Analytics, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, SQL, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Authentications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Modeling, UI Components, Relational Databases, Data Validation, User Accounts, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.8
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    398 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Experimentation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Databricks, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Apache Airflow, Hugging Face, Amazon Bedrock, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, ChatGPT, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI API

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Storytelling, Life Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Data Visualization, Agentic systems, Analytics, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Market Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    490 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain: IBM
  • Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation: Northwestern University
  • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI
  • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
  • Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL: Meta
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps): Duke University
  • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera

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