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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Control Systems, Physics, Angular
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Blogs, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Editing, Business Writing, Content Creation, User Accounts, E-Commerce, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Arithmetic, Geometry, Systems Of Measurement, General Mathematics, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Validation, Big Data, Scalability, Apache Spark, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Serverless Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science, Business Administration, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Deep Learning, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Financial Market, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Three-Phase, Torque (Physics), Electrical Equipment, Embedded Software, Electronics, Design Specifications, System Requirements, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components, Mechanics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Cloud Development, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Microsoft Development Tools, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage Technologies, Natural Language Processing, Cloud Hosting, Continuous Deployment, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months