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 California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Agentic Workflows, CI/CD, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, AI Enablement, Cloud Deployment, Test Automation, AI Product Strategy, Program Development, Microsoft Copilot, Maintainability, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Hardware Design, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Automation, Verification And Validation, YAML, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Unit Testing, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Databases, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Database Management, Data Entry, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Import/Export, Geographic Information Systems, Software Installation, Wealth Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Development Environment, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Technical Design, Docker (Software), Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Release Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months