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, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, Web Development, Data Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Network Security, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Computer Displays, Display Devices, Telecommunications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Amazon Web Services, Context Management, Amazon S3
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Video Game Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Real Time Data, Computer Programming, Data Management, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Editing, Video Production, Cinematography, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours