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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Unit Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Model Training, CI/CD, Scalability, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Engineering, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Program Development, Information Architecture, Systems Development, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Build Tools, Encryption, Package and Software Management, Application Development, Cryptography, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Access, Data Persistence, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, File I/O, Algorithms, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Encryption, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Cryptography, Data Store, File Management, Data Import/Export, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Design, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Code Review, AI Security, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, DevOps, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Devops Tools, Maintainability, Test Tools, Generative AI, Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Code Review, Maintainability, Continuous Integration, Software Quality Assurance, Software Technical Review, CI/CD, Apache Maven, GitHub, PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Building Codes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months