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Development courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and JavaScript, web development techniques, and database management. You can build skills in version control, debugging, and creating responsive designs. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, frameworks like React for building user interfaces, and SQL for managing databases, showing how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

Popular Development Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Decisiveness, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Logical Reasoning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Critical Thinking

    4.2 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Requirements Analysis

    4.7 stars, 9.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Capital for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Consumption Accounting, Economics, Policy Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Accounting, Accounting Systems, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Project Management for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Timelines, Cost Management, Project Controls, Economic Development, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Governance, Land Management, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Game Design, Software Documentation, UI Components, Code Reusability

    4.5 stars, 213 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (213) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design

    4.4 stars, 423 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Graphics Software, C# (Programming Language), Motion Graphics, Animations, Cross Platform Development, Business Logic, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging, Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Gradle, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Kotlin, Development Environment, Build Tools, Virtual Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), User Interface (UI), UI Components

    4.6 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture

    4.3 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (71) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

    4.6 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular development courses

  • Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Natural Capital for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Project Management for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
  • Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development: Meta
  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn

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