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Distributed Systems Courses

Distributed systems courses can help you learn about network protocols, data consistency models, fault tolerance, and scalability challenges. You can build skills in designing distributed algorithms, managing resource allocation, and ensuring data integrity across nodes. Many courses introduce tools like Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker, that support deploying and managing distributed applications.


Popular Distributed Systems Courses and Certifications


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    Illinois Tech

    Data Modeling and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Application, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Security

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), electromagnetics, Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Integral Calculus

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

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    412 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating to the AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Migration, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

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    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Deductive Reasoning, Algebra, General Mathematics, Systems Analysis, Computer Science, Information Technology, Arithmetic, Mathematical Modeling, Informatics, Algorithms

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Foundations for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Deployment Scenarios with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Federated Learning, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Modeling and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
  • Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Migrating to the AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO

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