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.

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols
Intermediate · 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, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, System Software
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Software
★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Design, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning
★ 4.8 (76K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, File Management, Development Environment
★ 4.9 (97K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Software Documentation, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.2 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, Functional Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing
★ 4.8 (547) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Code Coverage, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Documentation, Build Tools, Technical Documentation
★ 4.5 (475) · Intermediate · 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, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
★ 4.6 (555) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills
★ 4.9 (51K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Code Review, Generative Model Architectures, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 4.6 (667) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, IBM Cloud, ChatGPT, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Machine Learning Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science
★ 4.7 (37K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months