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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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    IBM

    Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for your Professional Data Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Automation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Protocols, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Terraform

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Tensorflow, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Unstructured Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Data Migration, Data Management, Metadata Management, Apache Hadoop, Applied Machine Learning, Real Time Data, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Storage, Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, System Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Building Batch Data Pipelines on GCP 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Processing, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Workflow Management, PySpark, Serverless Computing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding: IBM
  • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera
  • Preparing for your Professional Data Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español: Google Cloud
  • Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • Building Batch Data Pipelines on GCP 日本語版: Google Cloud

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