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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Compliance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Digital pedagogy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Data Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Physical Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Predictive Modeling, Communication Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, JUnit, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Web Applications, Database Application, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging, File I/O
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks