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      Zoho Corporation

      Get Ready to Sell: Guided Projects and Portfolio Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Presentation, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management, Interviewing Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Portfolio Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Data Validation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Verification And Validation, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Security Software, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Scripting, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Financial Data, Anomaly Detection, Large Language Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Machine Learning, FinTech, Investments, Financial Services, Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Compliance Management, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003)

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Malware Protection

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Social Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Stress Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Writing, Content Development and Management, Generative AI Agents, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Brainstorming

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Master Compliance with MS 365 Copilot: EU Law

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Reporting, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Microsoft 365, Audit Working Papers, Process Design, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Automation, Prompt Engineering

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Patient Coordination, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Case Management, Health Technology, Technology Roadmaps, Health Care Administration, Medical History Documentation, Prompt Engineering, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Change Control, Business Process Automation, Automation, Software As A Service

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, VMware ESX Servers, Network Monitoring

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Decision Making, Communication, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Procurement, Market Intelligence, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Management, Vendor Management, Management Consulting, Data Collection, Inventory Control, Business Consulting, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control Systems, Forecasting, Supplier Performance Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Get Ready to Sell: Guided Projects and Portfolio Development: Zoho Corporation
    • GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
    • Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development: Packt
    • Generative AI in Finance: Board Infinity
    • TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003): Packt
    • Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep: Board Infinity
    • Master Compliance with MS 365 Copilot: EU Law: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud: Illinois Tech

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    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Distributed Systems

    Distributed systems are how large organizations manage a group of computers to work together to appear as a single computer to the end-user. Distributed systems share singular components on different computers or machines that are networked together through a distribution system. This helps the various users in organizations achieve common goals via a single, integrated network. Distributed systems are essential in our networked world for sharing different resources and capabilities. Sometimes called distributed computing, the systems work on the idea that a linked system can help to maximize resources and information while preventing any system-wide failures. In the case of a computer failure, the availability of service would not be affected with distributed systems in place.‎

    Distributed systems are valuable to learn because you might start to understand how distributed systems help technology services adjust to meet the demand for certain workloads. Distributed systems are what power our favorite web services and keep them available during times of great user activity. Learning about distributed systems may help you to understand the basic fundamentals of the speedy expansion and reduction of an organization’s network resource allocation. You may also learn about the benefits of distributed systems to organizations, like network openness, reliability, transparency, performance, and scalability.‎

    Careers in distributed systems may include jobs like software engineers in cloud distributed systems, distributed computing engineers, architects of distributed systems, and other high-knowledge software engineering positions. Working in this area may expose you to concepts like understanding the critical nature of queue-based systems, which are related to distributed systems, in that they allow for the correct measures of resource utilization and throughput.‎

    Taking online courses to learn distributed systems may provide you with new knowledge about how distributed systems operate by spreading out network requests and workloads. You may gain new insights about how distributed systems support more computing jobs in an organization than a standard single system. This is important to anyone who works in networked systems in organizations. When you take online courses on distributed systems, you may learn how to apply different programming languages like Python, SQL, or Java in distributed systems environments.‎

    Online Distributed Systems courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Distributed Systems skills. Choose from a wide range of Distributed Systems courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Distributed Systems, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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