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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


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    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Business Logic, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Management, Maintainability, Debugging

    4.6
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

    4.3
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Game Design, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Vision Transformer (ViT), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Computer Vision, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    684 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Analysis, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Code Free Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, No-Code Development, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Text Mining, Descriptive Statistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Java Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Project Management, DevOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    627 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning : IBM
  • Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data: SAS
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
  • Code Free Data Science: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System

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