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.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scope Management, Project Scoping, Staff Management, Team Building, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Testing, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Social Media Analytics, Simulations, Data Processing, Text Mining, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Diagram Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, Digital Marketing Tools, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Color Matching, Digital Publishing, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Personal Attributes, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months