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: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, LinkedIn, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Product Family Engineering, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Middleware, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISAE-SUPAERO
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Physical Science, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Engineering, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Development, Security Software, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Operations, Production Process, Market Trend, Cost Estimation, Market Analysis, Natural Resource Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, User Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, Debugging, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Transformation, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Pipelines, Python Programming, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months