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: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Amazon S3, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Centers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Hardware, Javascript, Data Analysis, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Conceptual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Technical Writing, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Requirements, Technical Communication, Functional Requirement, Business Writing, Engineering Documentation, Editing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Software Systems, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Software Architecture, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks