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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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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Data Integrity, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Cryptography, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Content Creation

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    98K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Kibana, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, SQL, NoSQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, JSON, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Geospatial Information and Technology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, General Networking, Database Management Systems, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Service Level Agreement, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration: Configure & Optimize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Controls, Data Pipelines, Data Infrastructure, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Projects: Analyze Big Data with Hive & Pig

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Processing, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Import/Export, SQL, Data Transformation, Query Languages

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    147K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    NoSQL Databases: Analyze & Implement Scalable Systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Databases, Real Time Data, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts: AI CERTs
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Elasticsearch: Build, Query & Optimize with ELK: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine: Google Cloud
  • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
  • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
  • Splunk Administration: Configure & Optimize Data: EDUCBA
  • Hadoop Projects: Analyze Big Data with Hive & Pig: EDUCBA

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