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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.


Popular Software Courses and Certifications


  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Safety, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Records, Physiology

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Data Manipulation, HTML and CSS, Data Validation, UI Components, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting Languages, Computational Thinking, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Development, Game Design, Frontend Performance

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Personal Attributes, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Marketing, Analytics, Data Analysis, User Accounts

    ★ 4.4 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Diagram Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

    ★ 4.6 (960) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Technical Communication, Data Quality, Data Validation, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (905) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Market Research

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Research, UI/UX Research, Web Design and Development, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Persona Development, Design Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Target Audience

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Editing

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Document Management, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, AI literacy, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Email Automation, Ideation, Timelines, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Business Writing

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software courses

  • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Getting Started in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google
  • Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
  • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
  • Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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