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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Verification And Validation, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Systems Design, Software Design, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Computer Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Asset Management, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Cryptography, Empowerment, Transaction Processing, Contract Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Public Health, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Model Evaluation, Application Programming Interface (API), Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Networks, Network Support, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Telecommunications, Network Routing, Communication Systems, Endpoint Security, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, Configuration Management, Scalability, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Authentications, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, AI Enablement, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Wireless Networks, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Process Optimization, Design, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Awareness Training, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Cultural Sensitivity, Security Controls, Incident Response, Proactivity, Fraud detection, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months