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.

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Performance Measurement, Supervised Learning, Business Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership and Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Graph Theory, Taxonomy, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, User Feedback, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Process Design, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Business Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Linux, Data Sharing, OS Process Management, Communication Systems, Artificial Intelligence
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months