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: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Three-Phase, Torque (Physics)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Test Automation, No-Code Development, Usability Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Software Testing, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, Dependency Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Jenkins, Software Configuration Management, JUnit, Software Installation, Code Coverage, Code Review, Software Versioning, Shell Script, Project Management, Software Documentation, Automation, Systems Integration, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Application Security, TCP/IP, Security Strategy, Server Administration, Security Awareness, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Software Installation, Operating Systems
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Software Development, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, Hugging Face, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Culture Transformation, CI/CD, GitHub, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, Release Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Software Architecture, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Presentation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Health Care, Health Disparities, Community Health, Data Analysis, Statistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months