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 Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Virtual Networking, Load Balancing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scalability, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Solution Delivery, Virtualization, Continuous Integration, Solution Architecture, Unit Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Classification Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Accounting Software, Data Integrity, Pandas (Python Package), Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative AI, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Torque (Physics), Statistics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Geographic Information Systems, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Web Components, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Technical Standard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Integration, Cloud Applications, User Interface (UI), Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months