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    • C

      Codio

      Cloud Computing Primer: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization, Application Deployment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Microservices, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, Communication, Conflict Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services dalam bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Encryption

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Cloud Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      428 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Database Systems, Blockchain, Maintainability, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, System Monitoring

      Build toward a degree

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      LearnKartS

      Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Linux Administration, YAML, Virtualization, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Building Microservices API in Go

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Restful API, Go (Programming Language), Testability, Microservices, API Design, Code Review, Application Security, Authentications, Maintainability, Databases, Routing Protocols, Software Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Kubernetes, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Data Storage

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Databases, Cloud Security, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Encryption, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Cloud Computing Primer for Semi-tech and Business Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Service Level Agreement, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Private Cloud, Business Software, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Virtualization, Product Demonstration, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Encryption, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular microservices courses

    • Cloud Computing Primer: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Codio
    • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services dalam bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
    • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Building Microservices API in Go: Packt
    • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest
    • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Microservices

    Microservices are a software-development technique related to service-oriented architecture (SOA). They refer to the infrastructure of an application, with a single infrastructure called a “monolith”. Multiple monoliths can be created to be interdependent on one another, with the caveat that upgrading the application can complicate the entire code.

    Microservices are important to learn because they seek to make upgrades less time-consuming and expensive by connecting independently running computing modules via APIs. Some popular companies that use Microservices include Amazon and Netflix, which were able to scale as much as they did because they changed their coding from one big application into smaller, service-specific applications.‎

    Microservices learners can look forward to a bright future. In fact, Market Research Future reveals the Microservices market is expected to reach $33 billion by 2023, giving those interested in a career a pool of opportunities to explore.

    According to PayScale, the average salary for Microservices roles in the United States is $114,000 per year. These roles include Software Engineer ($102,000 per year), Senior Software Engineer ($120,000 per year), or Senior Software Engineer/Developer/Programmer ($114,000). Besides these titles, there is a wide variety of other roles where knowledge of Microservices is useful including Solutions Architect, UI Developer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, UX Developer, Ecommerce Developer, Technical Writer, Marketing Copywriter, and more.‎

    Microservices courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in managing an application’s configuration; using Cloud SQL as a relational database for Java applications; tracing and debugging Spring applications; applying Microservices architecture; creating reusable and flexible software applications; and more.

    Lessons on Microservices are taught by instructors from major tech names and universities, including University of Alberta and Google Cloud Training. Learners can enjoy exploring Microservices with instructors specializing in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and other disciplines. Course content on Microservices is delivered via video lectures, hands-on projects, readings, quizzes, and other types of assignments.‎

    It's important to have an interest in and basic understanding of application development before starting to learn microservices. Introductory skills and experience with cloud computing and software development are also important in order for you to have the foundation you need to understand microservices, including basic cloud concepts and current software development practices. In some cases, this includes basic Java programming knowledge, including the ability to read and write Java code as well as use object-oriented constructs in Java.‎

    People best suited for roles in microservices are analytical thinkers. They're able to see how smaller concepts can work together to form a greater whole, and they enjoy putting those pieces together to create something that functions well. Those who work in microservices roles also enjoy computer software, are interested in developing applications, or are intrigued by cloud computing. If you think like an architect, meaning you enjoy building or creating things, especially those that involve patterns, and you enjoy technology, you may be well suited for a role in microservices. You should also enjoy working with a team to achieve a common goal but also be able to work independently. And it's important to have patience and persistence as well since microservices involves testing and retesting applications until they work successfully.‎

    Learning microservices may be right for you if you have an interest in keeping up with the latest technologies or if you work in cloud computing or app development and want to keep your skills current. You'll want to work in the computer technology field and enjoy working with your mind to create intangible products as opposed to working with your hands to create physical objects. Learning microservices may be right for you if you're interested in learning code or cloud computing concepts, such as containers, Kubernetes, Docker, Openshift, and Red Hat.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Microservices, 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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