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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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    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Course Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Networking Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Network Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, VPN Clients, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines

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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtualization, Network Security, Encryption, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Docker Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, DevOps, Linux Commands, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Development Environment, General Networking, Computer Networking, Software Versioning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Public Affairs, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Educational Materials, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    NIST DoD RMF

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy, Information Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Secure Coding, Data Migration, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Systems Integration, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership: Infosec
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Networking Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity: LearnKartS
  • Docker Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • NIST DoD RMF: Infosec

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