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Parallel Programming Courses

Parallel programming courses can help you learn multithreading, synchronization, and performance optimization techniques. You can build skills in designing algorithms that efficiently utilize multiple processors and managing shared resources. Many courses introduce tools like OpenMP, MPI, and CUDA, that support implementing parallel computing solutions in various applications, from scientific simulations to data processing tasks.


Popular Parallel Programming Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, User Experience, User Accounts

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Unix, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, System Configuration, Python Programming, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Proficiency

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition)

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Cleansing, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Support Vector Machines in Python, From Start to Finish

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Management, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Test Tools, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Spreadsheet Software, AI Enablement, Data Validation, Prototyping, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular parallel programming courses

  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera
  • Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Oracle SQL Proficiency: LearnQuest
  • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Support Vector Machines in Python, From Start to Finish: Coursera
  • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest

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