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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Scripting, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Debugging, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, OS Process Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Text Mining, Data Science, Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Debugging, Technical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, IntelliJ IDEA, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Software Development, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, File Management, Algorithms, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, SQL, Stored Procedure, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Business Logic, Data Validation, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks