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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.

LA

Jan 11, 2024

This course is the best introduction course in Coursera in terms of learning everything you need to know about Software Development. You will feel like a pro after completing this course.

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By Harish S

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Nathan S

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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

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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

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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

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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 James P

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Oct 7, 2024

I took the course because it is part of a learning path since I currently work as a Programmer Analyst but even having a good part of the knowledge shared in the course I feel that I managed to learn and improve my understanding on certain points.

By Oscar G C L

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Oct 2, 2024

Es un curso muy interesante que te muestra todas las características y herramientas necesarias para ser un ingeniero de software. Ayuda mucho a enfocar a personas que tienen conocimientos en la parte de datos, pero no en el área de software.

By Denis K

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Oct 2, 2023

Really comprehensive introduction to the programming world to start with. It was important for me to gain a better understanding of the overall process in the industry, and this course did a good job of that. Thank you, IBM and Coursera!

By Md Z

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Sep 30, 2023

It's an Amazing Course which gives a excellent understanding of what software engineering is and all the related questions. The language of this course is kept very simple and easy so, anyone could understand and take the most out of it.

By Ahmed B

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Sep 27, 2024

Coursera offers high-quality courses from top universities and institutions, making learning flexible and accessible. While some content can be expensive, it's an excellent platform for professional development and skill-building.

By LARRY Z

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Jun 21, 2024

Good introductory course. Give a very good overview of software engineering. Not deep in any of the topics, but enough for me to understand the basic concept and start dig deeper on any topic that I'm interested in.

By Gábor R

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Apr 11, 2023

I've enjoyed every minute of this course. It is packed with tons of information and very well structured. I would not change anything. Thank you so much for making this great learning experience possible for us. :)

By Chukwubuikem C

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Jun 9, 2024

There is a lot of very useful information about being a Software Engineer. And getting to see proffesionals in this fields give their insiders perspective on things add a whole layer of awesome to this course.

By Fatima Z

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Jul 15, 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.