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.

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Security, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Coordination, Cost Reduction, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Billing & Invoicing, Intranet, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), User Provisioning, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Active Directory, Network Monitoring, Data Governance, Cloud Applications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, Information Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Billing Systems, Billing, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cost Accounting, Expense Management, Cost Reduction, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Resource Utilization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, YAML, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Debugging, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Oracle
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Application Development, Database Application, Oracle Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months