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.

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Code Reusability, Software Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles
★ 4.4 (427) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Case, System Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Test Data, Performance Stress Testing, Browser Compatibility, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Quality Management Systems
★ 4.8 (16) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Cloud Deployment, Programming Principles, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Systems, Generative AI, Package and Software Management, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Analytics, Proxy Servers, Big Data, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Computational Logic
★ 4.7 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Integration, Software Development, Machine Learning, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps
★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Functional Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data
★ 4.3 (839) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, General Sales Practices, Market Analysis, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics
★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Product Design, Graphic Design
★ 4.5 (375) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity, Security Strategy
★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, GitHub, Version Control, Test Automation, Automation, Software Quality Assurance
★ 3.1 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Javascript, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design
★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months