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: Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, Python Programming, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Databases, Data Validation, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Software Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Canva (Software), Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Video Editing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Productivity, No-Code Development, Sales Management, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Application Development, Ideation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Video Editing, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Animation and Game Design, System Configuration, Storytelling, Layout Design, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Application Development, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Sharing, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cryptography, Security Software, Security Strategy, Network Security, Risk Modeling, Data Access, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Service Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Game Design, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Development Environment, Debugging, Development Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks