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Distributed Systems Courses

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.


Popular Distributed Systems Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Productivity and Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel

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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Orchestrate, Evaluate, and Release GenAI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Orchestration, Dependency Analysis, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI, Release Management, Regression Testing, Cloud Deployment, Verification And Validation, Site Reliability Engineering, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Continuous Delivery, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Application Performance Management, Software Technical Review, Kubernetes, System Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Restful API, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Coursera

    Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Application Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cybersecurity, Model Deployment, Data Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Lifecycle Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Help Desk Support, Data Storage, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service

    4.7
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Real-Time, Real Fast: Kafka & Spark for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Fraud detection, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, PySpark, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Grafana, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Prometheus (Software), Data Integrity, Data Processing, Data Governance, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, System Monitoring, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Productivity and Systems Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Orchestrate, Evaluate, and Release GenAI Systems: Coursera
  • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
  • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages: Coursera
  • Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • The Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
  • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google UX Design: Google

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