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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Simulations, Mathematics Education, Simulation and Simulation Software, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Diversity Awareness, Education Software and Technology, Arithmetic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Debugging, Virtualization, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design Software, Journals, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creativity, Design Strategies, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Aesthetics, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Data Sharing, Graphics Software, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Leadership Studies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, JSON, Kubernetes, DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Data Structures
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Data Management, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Application Deployment, SQL, Governance, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Public Safety and National Security, Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis, Security Awareness, World History, Education and Training, Network Monitoring, Community Development, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Continuous Monitoring, Model Optimization, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Change Management, Agile Software Development, Organizational Change, Team Management, Team Building, IT Management, Leadership Studies, Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Estimation, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months