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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Sending and Scheduling Dashboards in Looker

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, Risk Management Framework, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SAS

    Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Virtualization, Devops Tools, Microservices, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Database Management, GitHub, Cloud-Based Integration, Scalability

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Molecular Biology, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    2.1
    Rating, 2.1 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Model-driven Power App for Rental Company

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Database Development, Process Development, No-Code Development, Standard Operating Procedure, Business Process, Workflow Management, Microsoft 365, Process Flow Diagrams

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Project Management in Healthcare : Tools and Tactics

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Regulatory Affairs, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Compliance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Terraform, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Managed Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Pearson

    Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Serverless Computing, CI/CD, DevOps, Prometheus (Software), Infrastructure Security, YAML, Microservices, System Monitoring, Grafana, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations: Google Cloud
  • Sending and Scheduling Dashboards in Looker: Google Cloud
  • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
  • Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT): University of Glasgow
  • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
  • Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
  • Create Model-driven Power App for Rental Company: Coursera
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Project Management in Healthcare : Tools and Tactics: Coursera

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