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 California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Software, Markov Model, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Numerical Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Data Access, Data Store, Database Application, Database Development, Java Programming, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI powered creativity, AI Product Strategy, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Business Communication, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Administration, Business Operations, Planning, Project Planning, Business Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Performance Metric, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Natural Language Processing, Multilingualism, Vocabulary, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, General Networking, Graphical Tools
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Model Optimization, Serverless Computing, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Development, Development Testing, Mobile Development Tools, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Application Development, Cloud Platforms, Web Analytics and SEO, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Cloud-Based Integration, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Web Components, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Development Testing, Data Security, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, Game Design, Configuration Management, Content Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Software Versioning, User Interface (UI), Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Product Requirements, Prototyping, Systems Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, User Research, Stakeholder Analysis, System Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Knowledge Transfer, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks