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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ISAE-SUPAERO
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Physical Science, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Engineering, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Store, Real Time Data, Machine Learning, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Apache Kafka, Cloud Deployment, Apache Hadoop, Metadata Management, Data Storage, Apache Hive, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Services
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months