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Software Development Courses

Software development courses can help you learn programming languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software architecture. You can build skills in version control with Git, debugging techniques, and agile methodologies for project management. Many courses introduce tools like Visual Studio Code, Docker, and GitHub, showing how these technologies facilitate collaboration, streamline coding processes, and enhance software deployment.


Popular Software Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Web Scraping, Data Store, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Interactive Data Visualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Database Management, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Visualization, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Enterprise Architecture, Software Technical Review, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Process

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, No-Code Development, Web Design, Content Management, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    253 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, Development Environment, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Web Applications, TypeScript

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    233K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Cross Platform Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software development courses

  • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript: IBM
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
  • Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow: Coursera
  • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
  • Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI: Coursera
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan

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