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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Servers, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Conceptual Design, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Functional Design, System Design and Implementation, Concept Of Operations, Technical Design, Configuration Management, Program Development, Prototyping, System Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Monitoring, Workflow Management, Application Performance Management, Tool Calling, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, Business Software, Test Tools, Code Review, Integration Testing, User Feedback, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Linux, Performance Tuning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Storage, File Systems, Servers, System Support, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Technical Design, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Embedded Software
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months