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: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, YAML, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, AI Workflows, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Interoperability, Artificial Intelligence, Product Demonstration, Performance Improvement, Benchmarking, Systems Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps, Cloud API, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Distributed Computing, Simulations, Transfer Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks