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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, GitHub, OpenAI, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming, Innovation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud API, Pseudocode, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Responsible AI, Software Installation, Code Review, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Business Solutions, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Matplotlib, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Unit Testing, Development Testing, CI/CD, Test Automation, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotic Process Automation, Matlab, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Secure Coding, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines
Beginner · 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
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Ansible, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Deployment, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Package and Software Management, GitHub, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Version Control, Containerization, YAML, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months