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: Cloud Deployment, Cloud API, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, JSON, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Web Services, Data Storage
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Data Preprocessing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alibaba Cloud Academy
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Linux, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Cloud Security, Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Preprocessing, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Integration, Data Security, Cost Control, Cloud Computing, Spreadsheet Software, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistics, User Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, LangChain, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, LLM Application, Embeddings, Amazon Web Services, Context Management, Model Deployment, Amazon S3, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Brainstorming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Supervised Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Financial Services, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks