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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.


Popular Software Courses and Certifications


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    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Team Management, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Software Systems, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Real Time Data, Linux, Service Level, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Technical Writing, Business Requirements, Functional Specification, Engineering Documentation, Product Requirements, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering, Editing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Unordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Network Routing, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

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    Coursera

    Building GenAI Applications and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, CrewAI, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Embeddings, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Generative AI, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II: University of Virginia
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera
  • Unordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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