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.

Duke University
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
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, AI Personalization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
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
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, File Management, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months