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.

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Cinematography, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, 3D Modeling, Post-Production, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Threat Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Budget Management, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Experimentation, Prompt Engineering, Application Security, CI/CD, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Compliance Management, Governance, Technical Documentation, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Integration, DevOps, CI/CD, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Grafana, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Configuration Management, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Event Monitoring
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Development, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Integration, Data Maintenance, Extract, Transform, Load
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Javascript and jQuery, Object Oriented Design, Scripting, Program Development, Web Applications, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping, Context Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing Tools, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Promotional Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personalized Campaigns, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Sales, Growth Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, R (Software), Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Change Control, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, IT Management, System Implementation, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Software Testing, Test Data, Auditing, Development Testing, Risk Control, Verification And Validation, Project Management Office (PMO), Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Gemini, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Google Workspace, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months