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: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Databases, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Unit Testing, Data Storage, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Programming Principles, PostgreSQL, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Requirements Management, Project Management, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Prompt Engineering, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Pseudocode, Systems Architecture, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Application Design, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Maintainability, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, Databases, Data Lakes, SQL, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Data Security, NoSQL, Data Transformation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Problem Solving, Context Management, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Sampling (Statistics), Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Analytics, R Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Integrity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Test Automation, Development Testing, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Development Environment, Technical Communication, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Graphing, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Scenario Testing, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Organizational Skills, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Software Versioning, Context Management, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks