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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Command-Line Interface, File Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, School Psychology, Special Education, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Child Development, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Tax Management, Partnership Accounting, Income Tax, Property Accounting, Liquidation, Depreciation, Payroll Tax, Tax, Corporate Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Laws, Fixed Asset, Payroll, Real Estate Transactions, Specialized Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Data Structures, Spring Boot, Eclipse (Software), Restful API, Java Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Model View Controller, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java, Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Object Oriented Design, Web Services, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Business Strategy, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Education Software and Technology, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Requirements Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Prototyping, Software Documentation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks