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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


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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

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

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Architecture, Code Review, AI literacy, Software Design, API Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, AI Security, Database Design, Python Programming, Automation, Version Control, Java Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Frontend Integration, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Database Development, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Databases, Web Design and Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Data Governance, MongoDB, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Database Development, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Registration, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Infographics, Dashboard Creation, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • GenAI for Software Developers: SkillUp
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI

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