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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Microservice Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Java, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis

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    EDUCBA

    MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Query Languages, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Modeling, Data Validation

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    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations

    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

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    Scrimba

    Deploy AI Apps with Cloudflare

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Gateway, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Enablement, LLM Application, Web Servers, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging

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    University of Glasgow

    6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

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    INSEAD

    Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Business Transformation, Data Security, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis, Intellectual Property, Scalability, Governance

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    Packt

    Spring Boot Microservices with Spring Cloud!

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Software As A Service, Distributed Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    INSEAD

    Transacionando na Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Financial Systems, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Empowerment, Financial Services, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Identity and Access Management, Contract Management

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Big Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Databases, NoSQL, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Scripting Languages

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    Board Infinity

    Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Data Analysis, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Modeling, Cloud Deployment

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    Packt

    Managing Data as a Product: Scalable Data Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, Data Strategy, Microservices, Solution Architecture, Data Governance, Software Architecture, Semantic Web, Data Integration, Information Architecture, CI/CD, Software Design, Maintainability, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
  • MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development: EDUCBA
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations: The State University of New York
  • Deploy AI Apps with Cloudflare: Scrimba
  • 6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks: University of Glasgow
  • Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain: INSEAD
  • Spring Boot Microservices with Spring Cloud!: Packt
  • Transacionando na Blockchain: INSEAD
  • Big Data Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University

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