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Distributed Computing Courses

Distributed computing courses can help you learn parallel processing, cloud architecture, data distribution techniques, and fault tolerance. You can build skills in optimizing resource allocation, ensuring data consistency, and managing large-scale applications. Many courses introduce tools like Apache Hadoop, Spark, and Kubernetes, that support implementing distributed systems and managing workloads effectively.


Popular Distributed Computing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Development, Investments, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Ingesting HL7v2 Data with the Healthcare API

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Cloud API, Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Application Programming Interface (API), Health Care, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing, Health Technology

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Learn about VMware Environments on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Server Administration, Data Storage, Network Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, Cloud Services, PostgreSQL, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Services, Cloud Applications

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Gemini, Gmail, Google Workspace, Generative AI, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, IntelliJ IDEA, Real Time Data, Graph Theory, Data Transformation, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Build Tools, Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Essentials of Cloud Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Business Continuity, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Data Migration, Resource Allocation, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Management, Public Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Risk Mitigation, Virtualization, Security Strategy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular distributed computing courses

  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Renewable Energy Futures: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ingesting HL7v2 Data with the Healthcare API: Google Cloud
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Learn about VMware Environments on GCP: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
  • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera
  • Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions: Coursera
  • Gemini in Gmail: Google Cloud
  • Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!: Packt

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