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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Federated Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Encryption, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Exploitation techniques, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Model Deployment, Machine Learning Software, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Distributed Computing, Content Management Systems, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Systems, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Unsupervised Learning, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, AI Security, Healthcare 5.0, AI Enablement, FinTech, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Internet Of Things, Web Applications, Distributed Computing, Business Ethics, Digital Assets, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Performance Testing, Systems Architecture, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Middleware, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Unix, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks