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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

    Advanced Multi-Agent AI System

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, System Monitoring, CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Agentic systems, Enterprise Application Management, Event Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Site Reliability Engineering, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Attack

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, System Configuration, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Proxy Servers, Scripting, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Diagram Design, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Medical Management, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Information Privacy, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Encryption, Web Applications, Business Process, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Automation, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    SAP Professional Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Product Strategy, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Rapport Building, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Business Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Advanced Multi-Agent AI System: Coursera
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Attack: CertNexus
  • Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling: Northeastern University
  • Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs: Duke University
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
  • Electronic Health Records: MedCerts
  • Meta Database Engineer: Meta
  • Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies Fundamentals: Macquarie University
  • SAP Professional Fundamentals: SAP
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University

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