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.

Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Information Technology, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Governance, Operational Analysis, Service Management, Technology Solutions, Business Strategy, Compliance Management, Service Design, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, Google Cloud Platform, Database Administration, Database Design, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Generative AI, Machine Learning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), OAuth, API Design, Cloud API, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, API Testing, Restful API, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Prometheus (Software), Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Scripting, Automation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Version Control, Collaborative Software, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Computer Programming Tools, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Shared Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Multimedia, Business Communication, Marketing Communications, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development, Operating Systems, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Project Design, Public Policies, Program Development, Resource Allocation, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Project Management, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Engagement
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks