Distributed systems courses can help you learn about network protocols, data consistency models, fault tolerance, and scalability challenges. You can build skills in designing distributed algorithms, managing resource allocation, and ensuring data integrity across nodes. Many courses introduce tools like Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker, that support deploying and managing distributed applications.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, PIC Microcontrollers, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Safety and Security, Cloud Services, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Restful API, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Data Validation, Algorithms, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Web Applications, Business Process, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Engagement, Release Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Software Testing, Information Technology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Devops Tools, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Application Deployment, Transact-SQL, Transaction Processing, Enterprise Application Management, Incident Management, Anomaly Detection, Microservices, Performance Analysis, Email Automation, Real Time Data, Analysis, Health Policy
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months