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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Programming Principles, Program Development, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Data Access
★ 4.3 (351) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (632) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Plan Execution, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis
★ 4.7 (510) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Microarchitecture, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software
★ 4.5 (199) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling, Diagram Design
★ 4.6 (482) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Build Tools, C and C++, Programming Principles, Microarchitecture
★ 4.4 (297) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management
★ 4.3 (243) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scripting Languages, Web Development, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Software Development
★ 4.7 (392) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.3 (271) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Backlogs, Product Requirements, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure
★ 4.8 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Team Collaboration, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Social Network Analysis, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Digital Communications
★ 4.4 (820) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Physics, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Integral Calculus
★ 4.8 (240) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months