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.

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technical Documentation, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Apache Cassandra, Data Ethics, Apache Hive, MongoDB, Data Storage Technologies, Data Lakes, Databases, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Consulting, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Communication, Employee Engagement, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design, Middleware, Cloud Computing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Middleware, Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks