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.
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Design, SQL, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Identity and Access Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Product Management, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Network Analysis, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Application Design, Security Testing, Application Security, Development Environment, Web Development, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), Incident Response, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, AI Workflows, Social Media Content, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Customer Retention, User Research, Real Time Data, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Solution Delivery, Project Performance, Data Mining, Jira (Software), Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Prioritization, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, .NET Framework, Software Engineering, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Scalability, Cloud API, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Platforms, Application Performance Management, Release Management, Package and Software Management, Patch Management, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months