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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Lemann
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, User Accounts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Collaborative Software, Project Performance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Sprint Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, User Research, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, Exercise Science, Data Collection, Human Factors Engineering, Accident Prevention, Mitigation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Ideation, Engineering Management, Engineering
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Workflow Management, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Deepseek, AI Orchestration, DeepSeek API, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Automation, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Gmail
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Statistical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks