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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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    Duke University

    Blockchain Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Encryption, Technology Strategies, Business Logic, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Public Key Infrastructure, Innovation, Distributed Computing, Due Diligence, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Data Streaming and NLP with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Distributed Computing, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis Using Pyspark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Microservices, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Test Case, Software Engineering, Application Performance Management, Data Store

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Database Systems, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Integration, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Encryption, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Software Development, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Real Time Data

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Algorithms

    4.3
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    771 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Blockchain Business Models: Duke University
  • Data Streaming and NLP with PySpark: Edureka
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Data Analysis Using Pyspark: Coursera
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing: Edureka
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy

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