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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unified Modeling Language, Development Testing, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Systems Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, Python Programming, User Centered Design, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Engineering Software, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Middleware, Big Data, Scalability, Prototyping, CI/CD, Restful API, System Monitoring, Data Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Review, Application Frameworks, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Engineering, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, Threat Modeling, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Scripting, LLM Application, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Wireframing, Software Design, Mockups, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours