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: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Robotics, Business Logic, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Data Import/Export, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Analysis Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Amazon S3, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Amazon Redshift, Virtual Networking, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Analytics, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Hosting, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud, Network Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Data Ethics, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Technology Strategies, Applied Machine Learning, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Strategy, Image Analysis, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Responsible AI, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Containerization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Gemini, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Gemini, AI Enablement, Cloud Infrastructure, Productivity Software, Customer Engagement, Cloud Platforms, AI Workflows, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, Customer Engagement, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Security, Google Docs, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Modeling, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months