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: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Hugging Face, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Big Data, Unit Testing, Database Development, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Procurement, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Release Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Memory Management, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Debugging, Make.com
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Sampling (Statistics), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, LinkedIn, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Literacy, Web Presence, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Functional Requirement, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, OpenAI API, Prompt Patterns, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, OpenAI, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, Memory Management, Hugging Face, Vector Databases, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Game Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months