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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


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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Systems Software

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Virtualization, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Apache Hadoop

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Site Reliability Engineering, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Service Level Agreement, Virtual Machines, Microservices, Safety Culture, Network Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Culture Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon

    Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Functional Requirement, Software Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Agile Software Development, Application Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, JUnit, Agile Methodology, Spring Framework, Debugging, Java, Technical Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Program Development, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Foundations using R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Unilever

    Supply Chain Software Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Data Lakes, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Business Technologies, Inventory Management System, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Node.JS

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software courses

  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
  • Cloud Systems Software: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr: Google Cloud
  • Application Development: Amazon
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Data Science: Foundations using R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
  • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM

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