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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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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Go (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Development, Business Logic, Program Development, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Foundations using R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, React Redux, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting

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    50K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

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    52K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cloud Application Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, React Redux, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Node.JS, NoSQL, MongoDB, Server Side, Agile Methodology, React.js, IBM Cloud, Cloud Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, DevOps, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Database Systems, Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), System Monitoring

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Google Cloud Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Management, Containerization, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Security, Big Data, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, PySpark, Supervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Data Science: Foundations using R: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr: Google Cloud
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
  • Cloud Application Development Foundations: IBM
  • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Cloud Essentials: Pearson

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