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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Business, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Commercialization, Social Impact, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Optimization, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, Product Requirements, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Model Training, Kubernetes, AI Security, Systems Architecture, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, SQL
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Responsible AI, Code Review, AI literacy, Verification And Validation, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Software Testing, Development Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Business Logic, Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedure, Statistical Process Controls, Safety Assurance, Engineering Documentation, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Descriptive Statistics, Analytical Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Process Modeling, Project Management, Diagram Design, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, AI Security, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Context Engineering, Context Management, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, HR Tech, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Innovation, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Kubernetes, Istio, Google Cloud Platform, Scalability, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Apache Cassandra, Proxy Servers, Data Security, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, YAML, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Health Informatics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytics, Clinical Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Support Systems, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks