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.
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Object Oriented Design, Process Mapping, Generative AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Systems Development Life Cycle, Database Design, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Integration Testing, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, User Experience Design, Natural Language Processing
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Load Balancing, Authentications, Secure Coding, Microsoft Copilot, ASP.NET, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Endpoint Security, Back-End Web Development, .NET Framework, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Multi-Factor Authentication, Process Optimization, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Document Management, Prompt Engineering, Project Coordination, Taking Meeting Minutes, Email Automation, Project Documentation, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Business Writing, Meeting Facilitation, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Test Script Development, File I/O, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, DevOps, IT Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Devops Tools, Software Testing, Maintainability, Scripting, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Environment, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, Amazon CloudWatch, IT Automation, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Web Scraping, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, JSON, Test Script Development, Computer Programming, Test Case, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Code Reusability, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Testing, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months