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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

    Business Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Java, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Services, Cloud Applications

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Design, Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Front-End Web Development, Serverless Computing, Node.JS, Restful API, Application Development, HTML and CSS, Microservices, Software Architecture, User Accounts, Docker (Software), Django (Web Framework), Javascript

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Encryption, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Exploit development, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Load Balancing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Teaching, Communication, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Public Health

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Systems, Software Installation, Data Access, File Management, Servers, System Monitoring, Data Management, Data Integrity, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Data Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Product Strategy, Regression Analysis, Business Ethics, Computer Vision, Governance

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Value Creation: Duke University
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
  • Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions: Coursera
  • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks: LearnQuest
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks: Duke University
  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure en Français: Google Cloud
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
  • Survival Analysis in R for Public Health: Imperial College London

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