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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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    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics Course with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative AI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Risk Analysis, Model Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, File Management, Windows Servers, Data Security

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Linear Algebra

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Security Management, Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Programming with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Web Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Software Documentation, Scalability, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Debugging, Application Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media, Web Analytics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Java Built in Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Java, Data Structures, File I/O, Java Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Product Management, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Product Management, Technical Support, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Epic Games

    User Interface in Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Programming Principles, Mockups, Prototyping

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera
  • Data Analytics Course with Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms: Packt
  • MD-102: Endpoint Administrator: Packt
  • Programming with Rust: Edureka
  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • Java Built in Data Structures: Coursera
  • Data Science with R: Duke University

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