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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

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    953 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    799 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Testing, Performance Testing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    595 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    459 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Systems, Shell Script, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    932 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    548 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    373 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Big Data, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
  • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Data Visualization: Rice University
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM

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