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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Goal Setting, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Risk Analysis, Diagram Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, Setting Appointments, People Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, jQuery, React.js, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Business Management, Supervised Learning, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Market Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mainframe Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Security, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Market Analysis, Team Oriented, Product Lifecycle Management, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Cost Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Content, Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months