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: Canva (Software), Infographics, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Visual Design, Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Extract, Transform, Load, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Package and Software Management, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Graphing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Differential Equations, Process Modeling, Design Specifications
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, File Systems, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Animations, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Knowledge of Apple Hardware
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Test Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Linear Algebra, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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