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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Layout Design, Usability, User Research
★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability
★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management
★ 4.8 (175) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Building Design, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Design, 3D Modeling
★ 4.8 (185) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
★ 4.8 (8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Programming Principles, Software Documentation
★ 4.7 (5.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
★ 4.6 (7.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Computational Logic
★ 4.4 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Generative Model Architectures, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Backlogs, Product Strategy, Registration, Leadership
★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export
★ 4.7 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Management, Software Design, Smart Goals, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Retention
★ 4.6 (100) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis
★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months