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.

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Generative AI, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, IBM Cognos Analytics, Excel Formulas, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Microsoft Excel
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Software Engineering, Continuous Integration, Acceptance Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Data Store, File Management, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Computer Vision, LangChain, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Software Development, Machine Learning, Data Science
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Switches, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, General Networking, Test Tools, Network Analysis, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Other Programming Languages, Servers, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O, Python Programming
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, Android Development, Embedded Software, Application Frameworks, Interoperability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months