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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Java, Application Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Service Level, Service Level Agreement, Reliability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Monitoring, Operational Performance Management, Return On Investment, DevOps, Customer experience improvement, Incident Management, Software Development, Prioritization, Business Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Development, SQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Data Transformation, Unit Testing, Data Migration, CI/CD, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Verification And Validation, Debugging, Auditing, Plan Execution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Computer Graphic Techniques
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Flask (Web Framework), Distributed Computing, Containerization, Software Architecture, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Restful API, JSON, Microservices, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Design, Computer Architecture
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, Linux, Network Routers, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Mac OS, Information Technology, Email Security, System Support, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Network Security, File Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Scripting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Apple iOS, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Presentation, Business Process, Project Implementation, Data Pipelines
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer Service, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, WordPress, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Business Logic, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Test Case, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, JSON, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Vector Databases, Unstructured Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months