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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

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    IBM

    Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, DevSecOps, Application Performance Management, Continuous Monitoring, Code Review, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Prometheus (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, Grafana

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, digital literacy, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Professionalism, Open Mindset, Adaptability, General Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Critical Thinking, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Security+ 701

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Data Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines, Computer Security Awareness Training, Web Servers

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Hands-on Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Systems Architecture, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Computer Networking, Software Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Performance Management, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Technical Management, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
  • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • CompTIA Security+ 701: Infosec
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania

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