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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Policies, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, R Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Migration, Serverless Computing, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud, Cloud API, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Application Deployment, Wireless Networks, Security Awareness, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, R (Software)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Data Integration, Cloud Hosting, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Data Management
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Middleware, Authentications, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Software Installation
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Solutions, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Cost Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks