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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Spring Framework, Cloud-Native Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Restful API, Service Management, Network Routing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Schedules, Systems Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Change Control, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Timelines, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, IBM Cloud, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI/UX Research, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, User Research, Design Elements And Principles, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Application Security, Security Controls, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Exploitation techniques, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Design Software, Document Management, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Enablement, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Prototyping, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Organizational Leadership, Functional Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Technical Design, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Design Specifications, Performance Metric, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months