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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


  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Debugging, Computational Logic, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, AI Integrations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI

    ★ 4.6 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL für Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Proxy Servers, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, YAML

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Patterns, Context Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Context Management, Agentic Workflows, Software Development, Web Development, Software Installation, Agentic systems

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Functional Design, Mathematical Software

    ★ 4.8 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Git Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Devops Tools, DevOps, Linux, Unix Commands, Open Source Technology

    ★ 4.8 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft OneNote

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Data Sharing, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft 365, Invoicing, No-Code Development, Billing & Invoicing, AI Enablement, Document Management, Data Sharing, Data Store

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Application Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Software Design, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Regression & Forecasting for Data Scientists using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.5 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for AI: Macquarie University
  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation: Coursera
  • Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot: Scrimba
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Git Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Getting Started with Microsoft OneNote: Coursera
  • Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data: Coursera

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