Software courses can help you learn programming languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. You can build skills in version control, debugging, and testing, which are crucial for creating reliable applications. Many courses introduce tools like Git for collaboration, integrated development environments (IDEs) for coding, and frameworks such as React or Django for building user interfaces and backend systems.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Communication
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Agile Methodology, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Agile Software Development, Virtual Environment, Software Development Methodologies, Prototyping, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Software, JUnit, Data Integrity, SQL, Database Development, Java Programming, Java, Database Management, Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Architecture, Data Pipelines, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Functional Design, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, AI Personalization, Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Network Performance Management, Linux, Network Security, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Network Routing, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R (Software), Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, File Management, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours