15 Best Software Engineering Courses on edX
We compared 15 Software Engineering courses currently listed on edX, priced from $59.00 to $871.50. 7 come from a named university or institution, including University of British Columbia, Maryville University and Gonzaga University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $59.00 – $871.50
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "software engineering" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $59.00 to $871.50, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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edX CertificateDevOps and Software Engineering
Offered by IBM
This course provides a hands-on exploration of DevOps principles alongside software engineering practices. You'll learn how to integrate development and operations, improving collaboration and productivity throughout the...
$871.50listed price -
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Software Engineering: Introduction
Offered by University of British Columbia
Learn software engineering principles that are applicable to the breadth of large-scale software systems.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditSoftware Engineering Basics for Everyone
Offered by IBM
Build the foundation for an in-demand Software Engineering related career. Explore fundamental software engineering principles, processes, architecture, tools, and stacks. Hear from software experts discuss what it takes...
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UML Class Diagrams for Software Engineering
Offered by KU Leuven
Learn how unified modeling language (UML) class diagrams are created and used to visualize and conceptualize the design of a system.
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Offered by Maryville University
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computer science, along with practical skills in software development and system design. By explori...
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Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development
Offered by Maryville University
This Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development provides valuable insights into the principles of software design and development. It is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of programming languag...
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Computer Science
Offered by Gonzaga University
This Computer Science course on edX provides a solid foundation in core computing concepts, including algorithms, data structures, and programming practices. You'll gain insight into how computers work and learn essentia...
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Software Development Foundations
Offered by University of British Columbia
This course lays the groundwork for understanding the essential principles of software development. You’ll explore the different methodologies and frameworks that guide software engineering practices and gain insight int...
$562.50listed price -
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Engineering
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
This Engineering course is designed to equip you with foundational knowledge and skills that are essential in various engineering disciplines. Through engaging content, you'll explore key concepts and applications that a...
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Virtual Reality (VR) App Development
Offered by The University of California, San Diego
This course in Virtual Reality (VR) App Development focuses on the skills needed to create immersive VR applications. You'll explore the foundational concepts of VR, including design principles and development tools tail...
$267.30listed price -
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Python Data Structures
Offered by The University of Michigan
The second course in Python for Everybody explores variables that contain collections of data like string, lists, dictionaries, and tuples. Learning how to store and represent and manipulate data collections while a prog...
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C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries
Offered by Dartmouth College
Learn how to use professional tools and libraries to write and build C programs within the Linux operating system. Receive instant feedback on your code right within your browser.
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edX CertificateApplications Developer
Offered by Microsoft
The Applications Developer course on edX focuses on equipping you with the essential skills needed to develop robust applications across various platforms. You'll explore key programming languages, frameworks, and best p...
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How to Code: Simple Data
Offered by University of British Columbia
Learn the secret to writing well-tested and easy to improve programs, that will set you up to master any programming language
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edX MOOC / Non-creditGenerative AI for Software Developers
Offered by IBM
This course focuses on the application of generative AI techniques specifically for software development. You'll explore how to effectively implement AI models to enhance programming, improve code generation, and tackle...
$132.30listed price
Best Software Engineering Courses on edX compared
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