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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Code Review, Data Security, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, LangChain, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, AWS SageMaker, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Data Processing, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Adaptability, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Technology Solutions, Communication, Time Management, Research, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, CI/CD, Application Deployment, YAML, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, Amazon Web Services, AI Personalization, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Sales Presentations, Product Demonstration, Productivity Software, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Data Visualization, Multimedia, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Google Cloud Platform, Data Sharing, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Software Design, Data Structures, UI Components, File Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Security Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Maintainability, Development Testing, Continuous Delivery, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, DevOps, Software Design, Technical Communication, Test Execution Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, MySQL, Data Capture, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks