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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies
★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools
★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Integration, Software Engineering
★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Requirements Analysis
★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Methodologies, Data Strategy, Database Application, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages
★ 4.7 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Functional Requirement, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management
★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development
★ 4.6 (448) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design Patterns, Git (Version Control System), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitHub, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 4.5 (791) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Market Analysis, Sales, Specialized Sales, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Communications Management
★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks