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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Financial Data, Depreciation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Automation

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

    Category: Preview
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    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration

    ★ 4.7 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Program Development, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Memory Management, Data Structures

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting Started with Technology Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Engineering

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Slides en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Solutions, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Data Sharing, Digital Publishing, Constructive Feedback, Version Control

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Operations, Marketing, Advertising, Process Design, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Lean Methodologies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Customer Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Auditing, Analytics

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Software courses

  • Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado: Macquarie University
  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud: Illinois Tech
  • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Getting Started with Technology Startups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Slides en Español: Google Cloud
  • Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot: Scrimba
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools: Board Infinity

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