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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Governance, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Presentation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Health Care, Community Health, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Statistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Solution Design, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Transaction Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Project Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Electronics, Robotic Process Automation, Mobile Development, Mechanics, Computational Thinking, Control Systems, Remote Access Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Assets, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Payment Systems, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Investments, Cryptography, Market Dynamics, Software Development, Distributed Computing, Cryptographic Protocols, Business Analysis, Encryption, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months