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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting Systems, Supply Chain, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Analysis, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Political Sciences, European History, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Closing (Sales), Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, Product Knowledge, B2B Sales, Campaign Management, Data Visualization
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Middleware, Big Data, Scalability, Prototyping, CI/CD, Restful API, System Monitoring, Data Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Data Access, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Building Codes, Electrical Wiring, Construction Inspection, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months