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.

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Process Management, Data Transformation, Performance Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Operations Research, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Restful API, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Java Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Software Development, Cross Platform Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development, Debugging, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, Setting Appointments, People Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Cloud Development, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, API Design, Cloud Deployment, Terraform, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Generative AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months