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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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    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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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Accounting Software, Data Integrity, Pandas (Python Package), Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Structures in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

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    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, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Engineering, Data Structures, Python Programming, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS Macro Language

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Case Studies, Program Development, Scripting, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging

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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Integración y preparación de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Compilation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Data Management, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Network Routing, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera
  • Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement: Coursera
  • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
  • Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency: Codio
  • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SAS Macro Language: SAS
  • Integración y preparación de datos: Universidad de los Andes

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