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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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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management I

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Technical Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Market Analysis, B2B Sales

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    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Devops Tools, System Monitoring, YAML, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial contemporánea

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Embedded Systems, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning

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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Process Modeling, Performance Metric, Revenue Forecasting, Product Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Vertex AI Search for Retail

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Real Time Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Big Data, AI Personalization, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Looker (Software), Data Security, Tensorflow, Cloud Computing, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Cloud Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud, Virtual Machines, Technology Strategies, Amazon Web Services, Data Centers, Business Technologies, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Business of Product Management I: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial contemporánea: Universidad de los Andes
  • Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas: Universidad de los Andes
  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Vertex AI Search for Retail: Google Cloud
  • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud

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