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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Docker (Software), Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Public Cloud, Database Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Relational Databases, Microservices, Scalability, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Case, Software Testing, Functional Testing, Software Documentation, System Testing, Development Testing, Regression Testing, Code Review, Test Data, Issue Tracking, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Rapport Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Ansible, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Virtualization, Network Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Node.JS, CI/CD, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Testing, Debugging, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Scripting, Version Control, YAML, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, System Testing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Cloud Infrastructure, Issue Tracking, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Ansible, Docker (Software), Continuous Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Security, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Firewall, Automation, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Visionary, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Terraform, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Managed Services, Scalability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months