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: Prompt Engineering, API Testing, Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Test Script Development, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Generative AI Agents, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Data Persistence, Maintainability, Application Design, Software Engineering, Development Environment, Application Development, Application Security, Unit Testing, Scalability, Software Design, Debugging, Application Deployment, Software Configuration Management, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI API, Responsible AI, Software Development
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms, File I/O, Data Storage, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Data Structures, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Test Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Design, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Computer Programming Tools, Physics, Angular
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months