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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Javascript, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Vibrations, Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Differential Equations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Project Finance, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Resilience, Business Continuity, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), IntelliJ IDEA, Generative AI, Code Review, Agentic systems, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Computer Programming, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Hugging Face, Data Preprocessing, Transfer Learning, Generative AI
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI) Design, iOS Development, Scripting, Video Game Development, Application Development, Android Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Autoencoders, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Deployment, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Protection, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months