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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Research Design, Statistical Software, Probability, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Dataflow, Microsoft Azure, Automation, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Functional Design, Fine-tuning, Communication, Simulations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Programming Principles, Operating Systems
★ 4.6 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, File Management, Control Panels, Web Analytics and SEO, MySQL, Apache, User Provisioning, Cloud Hosting, Public Key Infrastructure, User Accounts, Security Controls, Data Security, Key Management, Encryption, Database Management, Web Servers, Email Automation, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Content Management
★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Remote Access Systems, Terraform, Configuration Management, Authentications
★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Design Specifications, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Marketing Design, Graphics Software, Instagram, Digital Design, Image Quality, Facebook, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Development Environment, Program Development, Debugging, Scripting Languages, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Databases, Database Management, Relational Databases, Scripting
★ 4.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, AI literacy, Internal Communications, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Case Studies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making
★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative AI, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Application Development, Cloud Management, Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Serverless Computing, Scalability
★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Communication Systems, Safety and Security, System Monitoring, Scalability, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Typography, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Design Elements And Principles, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months