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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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    Universidad Austral

    Negociación 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Active Listening

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    858 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Computational Logic, Development Testing, Test Case, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Debugging

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    623 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, International Finance, Mobile Banking, Digital Transformation, Financial Regulations, Financial Market, Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

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    310 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Foundations and Overview

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Banking, Financial Regulation, Mobile Banking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Blockchain, Business Technologies, Consumer Lending, Entrepreneurship, Big Data, Market Trend, Innovation, Strategic Partnership

    4.7
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    580 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, General Networking, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y PrƔcticas Locales

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Research, Case Studies

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    744 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Forecasting, Analysis, Analytics, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Geographic Information Systems, Data Mapping

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    Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Network Architecture

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

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    432 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Negociación 4.0:Ā Universidad Austral
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services:Ā Copenhagen Business School
  • Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion:Ā Georgia Institute of Technology
  • FinTech Foundations and Overview:Ā The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark:Ā IBM
  • Cybersecurity Foundations:Ā Infosec
  • Introduction to Google Docs:Ā Coursera
  • Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y PrĆ”cticas Locales:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • SAS Visual Business Analytics:Ā SAS

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