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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Brainstorming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, Systems Development, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Encryption, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Application Programming Interface (API)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Communication, Consolidation, General Networking, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Debugging, Traffic Flow Optimization, Computational Logic, Business Logic, Algorithms, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Processing, Code Review, NumPy, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Continuous Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Load Balancing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Windows PowerShell, Systems Administration, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks