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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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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Distributed Image Processing in Cloud Dataproc

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Distributed Computing, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, NumPy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Kubernetes, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Containerization, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Intro to Federated Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Secure Coding, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Compute and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Security, Serverless Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Machines, Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Manage and Secure Distributed Services with GKE Managed Service Mesh

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Private Cloud, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud API, Application Deployment, General Networking, Network Infrastructure

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Integration, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Servers, Network Routing, Firewall, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Running Distributed TensorFlow using Vertex AI

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Cloud Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Secure Software Supply Chain: Create and Use Cloud Workstations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Secure Coding, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera
  • Distributed Image Processing in Cloud Dataproc: Google Cloud
  • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions: Whizlabs
  • Intro to Federated Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • GCP: Compute and Networking: Whizlabs
  • Manage and Secure Distributed Services with GKE Managed Service Mesh: Google Cloud
  • PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing: Edureka
  • Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Running Distributed TensorFlow using Vertex AI: Google Cloud

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