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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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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Program Development, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware, Cloud Management, System Programming, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Linux Commands, File Systems, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Java, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Datos no tradicionales en repositorios NoSQL

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Scalability, Big Data, Databases, Database Design, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Application Servers, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Web Services, Microservices, File Systems, Debugging, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    6G Deployment: Testbeds, Antenna Systems & Digital Twins

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Basics of Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Cryptography, Technical Analysis, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Cryptography, Development Environment, Virtual Machines, Software Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Hadoop & Big Data Foundations Mastery Course

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Apache Mahout, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Databases, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, File Systems, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Transformation, Scalability, Distributed Computing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Data Streaming and NLP with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera
  • Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub: Google Cloud
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Datos no tradicionales en repositorios NoSQL: Universidad de los Andes
  • Network Programming and Client-Server Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • 6G Deployment: Testbeds, Antenna Systems & Digital Twins: University of Glasgow
  • Basics of Ethereum: Simplilearn
  • Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts: AI CERTs
  • Hadoop & Big Data Foundations Mastery Course: EDUCBA

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