You'll find all the software you need here... and for free
You may wish to practise with the software you use in the computer room. To do so, you can borrow a laptop or go to the open-access classrooms.
If you want to use the same software from home...
Connect to AVLA (Open-Access Virtual Classroom) and use all the software without the need to install anything on your computer. A good deal of the classroom software is also available for you to install on your computer. See the full list.
And there's more
UAL has signed agreements with Microsoft to enjoy free access to almost all of its software. Just for being a member of the UAL