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About the Course

Are you curious about the lucrative field that is software engineering and how you might be a part of it? This is the course for you! By taking this course you will gain foundational knowledge of software development, programming, and the many exciting job roles and career paths that the IT industry offers. Learn about the power of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and modern software development frameworks methodologies like Agile and Scrum. Explore fundamental programming principles and foundations of design, architecture, and deployment. The course offers a number of labs that will help you get important hands-on experience. These include, getting started with an IDE, basics of programming in Python, and Hello World in 10 languages. The field of software engineering is growing at an estimated rate of 22% according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics. In addition to aspiring software engineers, front-end, back-end, full stack developers and DevOps professionals, this course is also suitable for those in related careers such as Product and Project Managers, IT Managers, Information Developers, UI/UX designers and others who communicate and interact with software engineers. You will learn about the different job opportunities and possible career paths in the software engineering field and also hear from industry professionals about what they do on a day-to-day basis. Professionals in the software engineering field are in great demand and now is a great time to learn more about this exciting domain. Start by enrolling now!...

Top reviews

FZ

Jul 14, 2024

This Course was incredible. It was informative as well as very easy to handle. Complete details were provided at each level so that the students don't feel any sort of difficulty while learning.

RP

Sep 10, 2024

This course surprised me in its applicability to software development. It is a great first course in establishing a foundation of programming before actually doing any programming itself.

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By Paola D

May 13, 2023

The re is no subtitles and no transcription below for the first video of the week 2 " Overview of Web and Cloud Development" and when I click to download the text of the subscription , the last sentence is not complete. I had to contact the agent named Glenn G during the support chat to signal that problem.

By Vladislav G

Jul 28, 2024

It's okay course if you have absolutely no idea about IT and programming at all. Otherwise, you end up listening to boring text read by machine reader. There's a reason why you need a real person in the course, it just makes it real, personal.

By Cengiz O

Jul 11, 2024

Extremely bloated and doesn't start with what's important. It feels like a song in a constant state of build-up but never gets to the point.

By Deleted A

Jun 17, 2023

they are issuing certificate to coursera

not to the participant who enrolled the course

By Dev R D

Jun 30, 2024

certificate without name is being issued

By klejvis

Nov 11, 2023

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By Benson K

Oct 9, 2024

Course Review: IBM Introduction to Software Engineering I recently completed the IBM Introduction to Software Engineering course, and I must say it was an enriching experience. The course provided a comprehensive overview of software engineering principles, including the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and fundamental programming concepts. What I Liked: Structured Content: The course was well-organized, making it easy to follow and understand the various topics. Hands-On Labs: The practical labs were incredibly helpful in reinforcing the theoretical knowledge. I particularly enjoyed the exercises on programming in Python and exploring different IDEs. Industry Insights: Hearing from industry professionals about their day-to-day roles added a real-world perspective to the learning experience. Areas for Improvement: More Practical Activities: While the labs were beneficial, I would have appreciated more hands-on projects to apply the concepts learned. Pacing: At times, the transitions between topics were a bit abrupt. A few pauses or summaries between sections could help in better understanding. Overall, this course is a great starting point for anyone interested in software engineering. It provides a solid foundation and prepares you for more advanced studies or a career in the field.

By Harish S

May 31, 2024

The contents were interesting and understandable. I liked the duration of each videos which made it effortless to stop and resume learning without loss of continuation. Insights from the current software engineers was very useful. All in all 5/5 Things that could be improved: Sometimes, the topics were repeated (in a more details) in multiple videos. Small technical error: The scroll bars in the honor assignment section was not working properly / I could not figure out how to use. This was troublesome for evaluating peer's assignments.

By Gabriel M C

Oct 9, 2024

The course was informative and well-organized. I appreciated the clear explanations and the hands-on projects, which helped solidify the concepts. However, I think it could use more detailed examples, especially in machine learning, and some additional resources for deeper learning. Overall, it was a great experience, and I now feel more confident in my understanding of AI. Thank you!

By Malik M A

Jul 6, 2023

Wonderful Course. Very informative. Everyone who wants to know about Software Engineering process, tools of trade, domains in software engineering and typical office activities of a software engineer must go through this course. I really want to pay thanks to the IBM team. They have really done a wonderful job. Designing a course like this requires a lot of hard work and dedication.

By Tonalli I G G

Mar 29, 2024

Excelente contenido, es muy entretenido y tiene exactamente lo que una persona egresada de una ingeniería en mecatrónica y que esta empezando en el mundo de la ingeniería de software necesita. Solo hay un pequeño detalle en algunas traducciones de los videos pero son solo algunos detalles, fuera de eso me pareció un curso muy ilustrativo

By Dhaval P

May 27, 2023

While I can't personally attest to the quality or effectiveness of the course, it is offered by IBM, a renowned technology company with expertise in software engineering. Reading reviews and feedback from previous learners who have taken the course can give you a better understanding of its value and relevance to your learning goals.

By Luiz F V C

Dec 21, 2023

The introductory software engineering course provided a comprehensive and accessible overview of the essential fundamentals in the field. Covering key concepts such as the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and coding practices, it laid a solid foundation for understanding the software creation process.

By Quang C H

Aug 6, 2024

The course provides a comprehensive introduction to software engineering principles, focusing on the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and various software development tools, technologies, and stacks. It is designed to equip learners with the fundamental concepts necessary for developing robust software solutions.

By Von B M

Oct 6, 2022

This is my first cource from IBM and I have to say, I really liked it. It was fun, straight to the point, and no time wasted. I also liked the subtle touches of personal experiences, and insider viewpoints from experience software engineers from the industry. Overall, great course! I learned a lot.

By KATLEGO W M

Jan 19, 2023

This Course exceptionally designed with relevant and indepth knowledge that makes one confident after learning, I've been studying IT related Modules but I've never felt this confident and now more than ever I'm eager to study more!

Intro to python coding is highly appreciated.

By Noval R

Sep 27, 2024

The explanation is versatile and cover important key concept of Software Engineering. It works well to grasp the big picture of Software Engineering world. After taking this course, I can confidently navigate to pick which software engineering's path I will pursue further.

By Asfarul H

Sep 16, 2023

Great course for anyone who is thinking of a career in software engineering this course helps to build your knowledge in all software engineering roles and responsibilities and many other fundamental things related to software engineering including programming, and SDLC.

By Yuliya A

Aug 10, 2023

I liked the course! It would help if you fetch more examples from real life in each module. For example - SDLC applications, and documentations example of software. Hands-on experience with diagrams. I think it is vital if a person wants to become a software engineer.

By Linh T

Nov 13, 2024

This course contains a lot of software engineering terminologies. It requires a novice to have a little imagination to comprehend. However, the content brings a lot of basic knowledge to learners. In addition, I really like the sharing from experts, it's so real.

By Nathan S

Nov 28, 2022

I a new to software engineering and this course gave me an excellent view into the field. It helped to lay out a good foundation and gave me a lot of info that I am able build on. If you are new to software engineering I highly recommend taking this course.

By Magesh N

Oct 1, 2024

Very thorough, yet very concise. I don't know how you guys did that. It takes a lifetime to navigate everything that was taught. As a retired technology executive who started 3 decades ago as a programmer, I am honestly impressed and amazed. Good job guys.

By Thea B

Sep 5, 2024

Great introduction! Even if I had a lot of training related to software engineering, I learned a lot of new things. They also explained things very well, and using real-life comparisons. I believe I can explain abstract concepts a lot easier to others.

By Jeremy B

Oct 4, 2024

A great refresher for me who went through this kind of content probably about 20 years ago and while some things haven't changed some things have moved on - great course for anyone - pro tip if you are using this as a refresher - watch at 1.5x speed

By Jose L

Nov 3, 2024

A la hora de los cuestionarios o examenes podrian mejorar la traduccion, algunos terminos tecnicos son mas conocidos en ingles y seria bueno que los agregen en las preguntas ya que la traduccion literal de esos terminos puede ser confusos. Gracias