Space courses can help you learn about astrophysics, planetary science, spacecraft design, and orbital mechanics. You can build skills in data analysis, simulation modeling, and mission planning. Many courses introduce tools like MATLAB for simulations, Python for data analysis, and CAD software for designing spacecraft, connecting these skills to real-world applications in satellite technology and space exploration.

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation
★ 4.6 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Numerical Analysis
★ 4.5 (245) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software
★ 4.3 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, IT Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Installation, Dashboard Creation, Network Routing, Memory Management
★ 4.2 (68) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Development Testing, Code Reusability, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Technical Documentation
★ 4.5 (26) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Memory Management
★ 4.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Data Management, Computational Logic
★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Memory Management, Microbiology
★ 4.6 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Memory Management, Tool Calling
★ 4.8 (316) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Program Development, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Memory Management, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (27) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Memory Management, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C and C++, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures
★ 4.6 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Memory Management, System Programming, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, System Configuration, Debugging, Application Development
★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months