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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Banking, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Virtual Teams, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Estimating, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Drawing, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Estimation, 3D Assets
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, OpenAI, HTML and CSS, Cloud API, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, API Gateway, Web Applications, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Assets, Intellectual Property, Web Analytics, Graphic Design, Journals, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months