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Distributed Computing Courses

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.


Popular Distributed Computing Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Databases, Software Architecture, Servers, Web Services, Microservices, Scalability, Communication Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Scalability, Other Programming Languages, Java, Performance Tuning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Servers, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    504 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, System Programming, Data Processing, Software Development, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Real Time Data, Algorithms

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Spring Framework, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, JUnit, OS Process Management, Programming Principles, Distributed Computing, Spring Boot, Computer Architecture, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, NumPy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Investments, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, FinTech, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Public Key Infrastructure, Finance, Encryption, Return On Investment, Distributed Computing, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Princeton University

    Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Market Dynamics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java: Packt
  • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
  • Parallel programming (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass: Packt
  • Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies: University of Pennsylvania

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