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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Distributed Programming in Java programme by Coursera introduces you to the fundamental concepts of Distributed Programming in Java 8. The course will equip learners with practical skills of using popular distributed programming frameworks in Java programming. These include Sockets, Hadoop, Spark, Multicast Sockets, Kafka, RMI and MPI. Besides, you will learn different approaches on how to combine distribution with multithreading.

Rice University offers the Distributed Programming in Java course. It is taught by a top instructor of Coursera and is the third part of a three-part programme, “Parallel, Concurrent and Distributed Programming in Java Specialisation”. It is a 100 percent online course with plenty of video-lectures that are delivered in English. It has seven modules and can be completed in approximately 18 hours. Further, there are assignments and quizzes at the end of every module of the curriculum.

Moreover, the Coursera Distributed Programming in Java programme offers you the opportunity to earn a shareable course completion certificate.

The Highlights

Online course training
Shareable certificate by Coursera
Self-paced learning
Flexible deadlines
Intermediate-level course
Course delivery in English
Free enrolment
Tangible career benefits
Practise assignments and quizzes
Financial assistance available
Approx 17 hours to complete
Offered by Rice University

Programme Offerings

Online Course
Pre-recorded Video Lectures
Self-paced learning
Exercises and Practice Tests
Free Enrolment
Shareable Certificate
peer feedback
financial aid offered
Graded Programming Assignments
Flexible Deadlines

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

You can enroll in the Distributed Programming in Java online program for free by opting for the “Enroll for Free” option.

Distributed Programming in Java Fee Structure

Particulars	Fees in INR
Distributed Programming in Java - 1 month	Rs. 4,023/-
Distributed Programming in Java - 3 months	Rs. 8,046/-
Distributed Programming in Java - 6 months	Rs. 12,069/-

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

To get the certificate for the Distributed Programming in Java online programme, you must complete the course videos and lectures, along with all the graded quizzes and assignments. You must pay the course fee if you want to access the graded assignments and become eligible for the certification.

What you will learn

Java

If you participate in the Distributed Programming in Java course, you can acquire the following skills and concepts upon completing this course:

The fundamental concepts of Distributed Programming in Java 8
The MapReduce paradigm and its applications using Hadoop and Spark frameworks
The applications of the SPMD model by specifically using the MPI library
Understand the roles of processes as the blocks of concurrent, parallel, and distributed Java programmes
Understand the importance of parallel programming and concurrent programming in Java
Gain knowledge about client-server programming using Remote Method Invocation (RMI) and Java Socket interfaces

Who it is for

Computer ProgrammerJava Programmer

Admission Details

To apply for the Coursera Distributed Programming in Java course, you must take the following steps:

Visit the Course page.
Click on the “Enroll” option and make a choice between the free and paid option.
If you opt for the paid option, choose your preferred mode of payment and you will get complete access to the course along with a certificate after successful completion.

Application Details

You do not have to fill out an application form for enrolling in the Distributed Programming in Java course by Coursera. You can register or sign in on Coursera. Use the free audit option to access the course material. However, if you want to purchase certification for the course, you have to upgrade by buying the specialisation.

The Syllabus

Video

Course Welcome

Readings

General Course Info
Course Icon Legend
Discussion Forum Guidelines
Pre-Course Survey
Mini Project 0: Setup

Videos

Introduction to Map-Reduce
Hadoop Framework
Spark Framework
TF-IDF Example
Page Rank Example
Demonstration: Page Rank Algorithm in Spark

Readings

Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Mini Project 1: Page Rank with Spark

Practice Exercise

Module 1 Quiz

Videos

Introduction to Sockets
Serialization/Deserialization
Remote Method Invocation
Multicast Sockets
Publish-Subscribe Model
Demonstration: File Server using Sockets

Readings

Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Mini Project 2: File Server

Practice Exercise

Module 2 Quiz

Videos

Industry Professional on Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java - Jim Ward, Managing Director
Industry Professional on Distribution - Dr. Eric Allen, Senior Vice President

Reading

About these Talks

Videos

Single Program Multiple Data (SPMD) model
Point-to-Point Communication
Message Ordering and Deadlock
Non-Blocking Communications
Collective Communication
Demonstration: Distributed Matrix Multiply using Message Passing

Readings

Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Mini Project 3: Matrix Multiply in MPI

Practice Exercise

Module 3 Quiz

Videos

Processes and Threads
Multithreaded Servers
MPI and Threading
Distributed Actors
Distributed Reactive Programming
Demonstration: Parallel File Server using Multithreading and Sockets

Readings

Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Lecture Summary
Mini Project 4: Multi-Threaded File Server
Exit Survey

Practice Exercise

Module 4 Quiz

Videos

Industry Professionals on Parallelism - Jake Kornblau and Margaret Kelley, Software Engineers, Two Sigma
Industry Professional on Concurrency - Dr. Shams Imam, Software Engineer, Two Sigma

Reading

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Instructors

Rice University, Houston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Distributed Programming in Java course?

It will take you approximately 17 hours to complete all seven modules of the Distributed Programming in Java programme.

2: Can I get financial aid for this course?

Coursera provides financial aid to students who want to go for the paid version but cannot afford the fee. They need to fill up an application form and it takes approximately 15 days to process the request.

3: Will I get a certificate?

Candidates get a shareable certificate at the end of completion of the course. However, the feature is available only if you opt for a paid version of the programme.

4: Why should I do the Distributed Programming in Java course from Coursera?

Coursera offers free enrolment for this course. Besides that, it is an entirely online course with a self-directed model of training. Pursuing this particular course from Coursera would let you learn at your own pace. Moreover, the assignments submission and module finishing deadlines are also flexible.

5: When should I start the Distributed Programming in Java course?

The Distributed Programming in Java online programme is a self-paced course with flexible deadlines. You can do this course in your own time at a comfortable pace that suits your schedule.