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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.


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    University of Colorado System

    More C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Management, Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, OpenAI API, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, Hugging Face, Generative AI, Application Deployment, OpenAI, API Gateway, Vector Databases, Software Engineering

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Business Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Business Strategy, Contract Management, Peer Review, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Client Services, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

    4.7
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    438 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Scalability, Coordinating, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Keller Williams

    The Principles of Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Property and Real Estate, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Sales Process, Client Services, Sales Prospecting, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Market Data, Market Analysis, Calendar Management, Market Trend, Compensation Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Business Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Query Languages

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentos Empresariales

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Balance Sheet, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Production Management, Business Process Management, Financial Accounting, Quality Management, Capital Budgeting, Branding, Financial Modeling, Accrual Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    446 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Learning Theory, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Software Testing

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Management: Creating the WBS

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Organizational Structure, Scope Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Management, Google Sheets, Standard Operating Procedure

    4.6
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
  • AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Building Your Freelancing Career: California Institute of the Arts
  • Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management: Packt
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Principles of Real Estate: Keller Williams
  • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentos Empresariales: University of Pennsylvania
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Project Management: Creating the WBS: Coursera

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