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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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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Engineers: Scaling with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, OpenAI, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, ChatGPT, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Database Management, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Case Study - Sentiment Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Distributed Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Healthcare Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Automation, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Tech, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Automation

    4.9
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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design

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    Scrimba

    Tailwind CSS Practice Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Web Development

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    Johns Hopkins University

    데이터 과학자의 도구 상자

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Version Control, Data Analysis, Big Data, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Statistical Programming, Data Quality, Data Management

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Python: OOP, File Handling & Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Development, Automation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Python Programming, Debugging, JSON

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    University of California, Davis

    Creating Basic Web Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • GenAI for Data Engineers: Scaling with GenAI: Coursera
  • Python Case Study - Sentiment Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Distributed Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera
  • Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R: Coursera
  • GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening: Coursera
  • Introduction to Software Development and Applications: Northeastern University
  • Tailwind CSS Practice Projects: Scrimba
  • 데이터 과학자의 도구 상자: Johns Hopkins University

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