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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Object Oriented Design, Process Mapping, Generative AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Systems Development Life Cycle, Database Design, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Integration Testing, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, User Experience Design, Natural Language Processing
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Usability, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, User Story, Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Team Performance Management, Scheduling, Quality Management, Sprint Planning, Engineering Practices, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Procedures, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Project Design, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Education Software and Technology, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Technical Management, Application Development, Agentic systems, Video Game Development, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Authentications, Databases, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Collaborative Software, Continuous Deployment, Software Development Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Data Pipelines, Package and Software Management, Data Processing, Containerization, JSON, Unix Commands, Data Validation, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Linux Commands, Development Environment, Release Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Other Programming Languages, Go (Programming Language), Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Embedded Systems, C and C++, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Interoperability, Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Data Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months