Software Configuration Management (SCM) is a discipline within systems engineering that ensures the integrity, reliability and traceability of a software product throughout its lifecycle. Coursera's Software Configuration Management catalogue teaches you how to effectively implement and manage SCM processes. You'll learn about critical aspects of SCM such as version control, software builds, dependency management, and release engineering. Further, gain insights into key SCM tools like Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Docker. By mastering SCM, you can enhance software quality, increase team productivity, and make software development processes more streamlined and efficient.