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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Computing Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Computational Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Distributed Query Optimization and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming

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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud Computing Technologies - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Go for Cloud and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Go (Programming Language), Microservices, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, Docker (Software), Software Development, System Monitoring, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Integration Testing

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for AWS Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability, Network Routing, Firewall, Network Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Introduction to PySpark

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Spring Framework, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, JUnit, OS Process Management, Programming Principles, Distributed Computing, Spring Boot, Computer Architecture, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Firewall, Computer Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Digital Transformation, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability, Java, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Social Network Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Research and Design, Digital Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Computing Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
    • Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cloud Computing Technologies - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
    • Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
    • Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass: Packt
    • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft

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