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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Backlogs, Change Control, User Story, Software Design, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development
★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity, Security Strategy
★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Restful API, Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Unix Commands, Back-End Web Development, API Testing, React.js, HTML and CSS, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Command-Line Interface, Mobile Development, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (26K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, Web Development, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy
★ 4.6 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Fine-tuning, LangChain, Model Deployment, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Software Development, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, File Management, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Calendar Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Control Panels, Gmail, Slack (Software), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Software, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets
★ 4.7 (661) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript
★ 4.7 (79) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design
★ 4.8 (9.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI
★ 4.7 (8.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Hardware Design, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Music Performance, Dataflow, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages
★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Secure Coding, Build Tools, Application Security, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language)
★ 4.7 (211) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months