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: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Public Speaking, Engineering Documentation, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Writing, Engineering Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, Control Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Test Tools, Interactive Design, Electrical Wiring, Automation Engineering, Simulations, User Interface (UI) Design, User Feedback, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Customer Retention, Plot (Graphics), Timelines, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Databases, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, NoSQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Processing, Data Architecture, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Data Transformation, Database Management Systems, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Brand Awareness, AI Enablement, Storytelling, Content Development and Management, Multimedia, Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Creativity, Search Engine Optimization, Emerging Technologies, Visionary, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAP Analytics Cloud, Data Access, Data Modeling, Real Time Data, Stored Procedure, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Data Security, Data Integration, SAP Applications, SQL, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Frontend Performance, Usability, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databases, Microsoft Azure, Apache Spark, Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Lakes, Databricks, NoSQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, Scalability, Software Architecture, Servers, Interoperability, System Design and Implementation, API Design, Enterprise Security, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Web Content, Generative AI, Keyword Research, Generative AI Agents, Search Engine Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design, As-Built Drawings, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, Functional Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks