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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


  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Customer Support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, AI literacy, Product Support, Customer Service, Procedure Development, Customer Analysis, LLM Application, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Integrations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.8 (19K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Store, Data Management, MySQL, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (19K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Verification And Validation, Computer Programming, Analysis, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Personalized Campaigns, AI literacy, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Marketing Collateral

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Snowflake

    Snowflake Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Store, Data Transformation, Continuous Deployment, Extract, Transform, Load, Devops Tools, Data Warehousing, Change Control, DevOps, SQL, Data Integration, CI/CD, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (375) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI Engineering with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Fine-tuning, Vector Databases, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Tool Calling, Hugging Face, Model Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, Transfer Learning, Data Pipelines

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (447) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Containerization, Istio, Kubernetes, Node.JS, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Restful API, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (9.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Computer Vision, Student Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
  • IBM Data Management: IBM
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: IBM
  • Snowflake Data Engineering: Snowflake
  • Generative AI Engineering with LLMs: IBM
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds

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