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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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    LearnQuest

    Decision-Making in Dynamic Environments

    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

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    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    PostgreSQL for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Scalability, Database Management, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Network Security, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Data Validation, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Network Protocols, Data Mining, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy, Supervised Learning, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, PySpark, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, IBM Cloud, Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Cryptography, Software Design Documents, Development Environment, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    System Issues in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Program Development, Scalability, Deep Learning, C and C++, Software Development, Convolutional Neural Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Hands-on Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Data Validation, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Decision-Making in Dynamic Environments: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • PostgreSQL for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Bitcoin Security Foundations : AI CERTs
  • Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations: IBM
  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
  • Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts: AI CERTs
  • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University

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