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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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Linux, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

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

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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Programming Principles

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Testability, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Program Development, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Manage Data for an Online Grocer Using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Development Environment, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, JSON, Data Import/Export, Authentications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Path Planning and Task Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Data Structures, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Security and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Encryption

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Data Analytics for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Gemini, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Web Development in React.js: Development Basics: Coursera
  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders: Simplilearn
  • Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse: Codio
  • Manage Data for an Online Grocer Using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing: Packt
  • Robotic Path Planning and Task Execution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security and Authentication: Microsoft

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