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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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    University of Michigan

    Data Structures in C

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Web Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Power Platform in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Development Tools, Business Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis, Application Development, Automation, Business Process, Data Modeling, Application Design, Data Integration

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Software As A Service, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Business Software, Vendor Contracts, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Collaborative Software, Product Demonstration, Growth Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Displays

    Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Materials science, Emerging Technologies, Physics

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Containerization, GitHub Copilot, Kubernetes, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Microservices, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Database Management, Test Engineering, Cloud-Based Integration

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Advanced Analytics Techniques with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Leaflet (Software), Prompt Engineering, Rmarkdown, Web Scraping, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Root Cause Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanics, Physics, Scientific Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Mainframe Computing, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Computer Programming

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Marketing Analytics, Probability, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Risk Modeling, Excel Formulas, Decision Making, Risk Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity
  • Power Platform in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS): Codio
  • FortiGate Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Microsoft Advanced Analytics Techniques with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM

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