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      Edureka

      Machine Learning with PySpark

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Data Streaming and NLP with PySpark

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Data Engineering, Distributed Computing, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, Software Installation, Development Environment

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Integration, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing

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      Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yonsei University

      IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Data Governance, Data Access, Cybersecurity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Edge Computing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Encryption, Distributed Computing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Alibaba Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Big Data, Database Management, General Networking, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Apache Spark, Data Security, Servers, Apache Hive, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Machine Learning with PySpark: Edureka
    • Data Streaming and NLP with PySpark: Edureka
    • Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners: Packt
    • PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing: Edureka
    • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
    • IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
    • Edge Computing Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University

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