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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation, Commercialization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Data Integration, Metadata Management, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Taxonomy, Business Priorities, Data Pipelines, Sprint Retrospectives, Process Improvement, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Event-Driven Programming, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Query Languages, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Modeling, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Systems Design, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Core Data (Software), Business Reporting, Secure Coding, Debugging, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Security Controls, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Software Documentation, AI Enablement, Computer Programming Tools, Web Development Tools, Development Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Communication, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Social Media, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Customer Engagement, Taking Meeting Minutes, Sales, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentations, Data Quality, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Generative AI Agents, Customer Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months