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: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Program Development, File I/O, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Virtual Environment, UI Components, Cloud API
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Query Languages, Data Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Text Mining, Graph Theory, Query Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Materials science, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Architecture and Construction, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Finite Element Methods, Property Maintenance, Continuous Monitoring, Hydraulics, Failure Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours