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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Collaborative Software, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Application Security, Software Development, DevSecOps, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Programming, OS Process Management, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Performance Tuning, Unix, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vibe coding, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, CI/CD, Software Development, Software Engineering Tools, DevOps, AI Security, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Application Security, DevSecOps, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Plotly, Data Mining, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data-oriented programming, C++ (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months