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.

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Predictive Modeling, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months