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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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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Object Oriented Development using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Debugging, Query Languages

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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Robotics with Webots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Computer Programming, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Python Programming, Data Structures, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Flask (Web Framework)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a analista de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Extract, Transform, Load, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Package and Software Management, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Ubuntu, Computational Thinking, Mac OS

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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Software, Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Probability Distribution, Classification Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Servers, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

    4.4
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Object Oriented Development using C#: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps: Duke University
  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3: DeepLearning.AI
  • Python: de cero a analista de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College

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