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 System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms, File I/O, Data Storage, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, React Redux, Ajax, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Data Structures, Application Development, Apple iOS, Debugging, iOS Development, JavaScript Frameworks, User Story, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, JSON, Flutter (Software)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI, System Monitoring, CI/CD, Responsible AI, Automation, DevOps, Compliance Management, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Security, Risk Management, Dashboard, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Program Development, Business Logic, User Interface (UI), Data Entry, Verification And Validation, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Build Tools, CI/CD, Software Development Tools, Java, Gradle, Apache Maven, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Package and Software Management, Dependency Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Development, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Business Intelligence, Amazon S3, Web Development, API Gateway, Cloud Platforms, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon DynamoDB
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Image Analysis, Application Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks