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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Web Services, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Team Motivation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Quality Improvement, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Liberal Arts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Product Management, Scalability, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Design, Physics, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, CI/CD, YAML, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Technical Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, AI Orchestration, Database Development, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours