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 Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Physics, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Linear Algebra, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, Change Control, DevOps, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, Version Control, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics Engineering, Simulations, Programming Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Cloud Services, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Hydrology, Ancient History, Environmental Science, Timelines, Physics, World History, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Data Processing, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation, Commercialization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months