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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Servers, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Linux, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Student Engagement, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Animation and Game Design, Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Data Structures, C and C++, Performance Testing, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Virtualization, Data Store, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Apache Hadoop
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months