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: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support, File I/O
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, System Monitoring, Scalability, Hugging Face, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Prompt Engineering, Transfer Learning, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, API Design, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Vulnerability, System Monitoring, Analysis, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Pain Management, Clinical Assessment, Mechanics, Anatomy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Agentic systems, System Requirements, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Operational Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Configuration Management, Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Design, Reliability, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Maintainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Modeling, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Automation, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Social Impact, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks