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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Apache Spark, Database Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

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      4.6
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      60K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Terraform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Service Level Agreement, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Planning And Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation

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

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Terraform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Engineering, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Serverless Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Spark, Looker (Software), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Jupyter, SQL, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      147K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
    • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
    • 6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks: University of Glasgow

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