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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Data Ethics, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, File Management, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

ConsenSys Academy
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Encryption, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months