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: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Tax Management, Staff Management, Team Management, People Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Legal Risk, Benefits Administration, Contract Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Web Design and Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Systems, Database Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Javascript, Cloud Computing
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Database Software, Data Presentation, Database Management Systems, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Query Languages, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, AI Enablement, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Network Administration, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, IT Automation, Automation, Web Applications, Unix Shell, Code Reusability, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software, Version Control, Ideation, Diagram Design, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours