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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Value Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Industrial Design, Materials science, Material Handling, Industrial Engineering, Design, Analysis, Innovation, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Review, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Context Management, User Interface (UI), Vector Databases, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Microsoft 365, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Taking Meeting Minutes, Meeting Facilitation, Project Documentation, Productivity Software, Document Management, Team Oriented, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Accountability, Team Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Animations, Spreadsheet Software, Multimedia, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Developing Training Materials, Oral Expression, Security Controls, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Import/Export, Biomedical Engineering, Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Layout Design, Digital Publishing, Proofreading, Graphic Design, Content Management, Editing, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Writing and Editing, Design, Typography, Multimedia, File Management, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Data Pipelines, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Data Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Software Engineering, Azure DevOps, Data Validation, GitHub, System Monitoring, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordination, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks