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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management, Peer Review, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, ChatGPT, Sales Development, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Personalized Campaigns, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Marketing Collateral

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Model Training, Machine Learning, Innovation, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agent Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Visualization, OpenAI API, Document Management, LLM Application, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Generative AI, Data Presentation, Software Development

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Infographics, Dashboard Creation, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Restful API, Image Analysis, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Database Application, Cloud-Based Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD

    4.7 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Requirements, Coaching, Team Management, Team Oriented, Team Building, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Software, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing

    4.8 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital pedagogy, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, AI Integrations, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Interviewing Skills, AI Enablement, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Presentations

    4.8 stars, 20K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software courses

  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: IBM
  • Introduction to AI: Google
  • AI Agent Developer: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts: IBM
  • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
  • Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Agile Project Management: Google

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