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: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Query Languages, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Target Audience, Branding, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Kotlin, Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI literacy, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, OpenAI API, AI Enablement, Java, Java Programming, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, AI Integrations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms, Code Reusability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Behavior-Driven Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Delivery, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Accountability, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Organizational Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Integrity, Server Side, Security Strategy, Package and Software Management, Patch Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Restful API, Cloud API, Middleware, OpenAI, Software Architecture, JSON, Application Security, Secure Coding, Dependency Analysis, Performance Tuning, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Derivatives, Graphing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months