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.

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management
★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Context Engineering
★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Validation
★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology
★ 4.9 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, JSON, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, Design Research, Linux Commands, Javascript, Unix, Usability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Centered Design, Experience Design, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Code Reusability
★ 4.7 (24K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Process Control, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Physics
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies, Climate Change Mitigation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Language Learning, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Grammar
★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Reporting, Software Installation
★ 4.6 (34K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365
★ 4.6 (14K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Mockups, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks
★ 4.7 (35K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management
★ 4.7 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Smart Goals, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, Prompt Engineering Tools, Performance Metric, Accountability Frameworks, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing
★ 4.8 (24K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks