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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, User Experience, Unity Engine, Display Devices, Experience Design, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Animations, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

    4.2
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Build Websites with Figma, HTML, and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Mockups, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Javascript, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Integration Testing, Docker (Software), Java, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Software Design Patterns, Microservices

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Structures, Data Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Zoho Corporation

    Fundamental Sales Concepts — An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Pipelines, Sales Prospecting, B2B Sales

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability

    4.9
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Software As A Service, TCP/IP, Cloud Technologies, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos: Universidad de los Andes
  • xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
  • Build Websites with Figma, HTML, and CSS: Scrimba
  • Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment: SkillUp
  • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Fundamental Sales Concepts — An Overview: Zoho Corporation
  • GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API : Coursera
  • Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation: Whizlabs
  • Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101: Coursera

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