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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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Popular Parallel Programming Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    Design Scalable OpenGL Rendering Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, System Design and Implementation, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Build and Learn ASP.NET 6.0 Blazor Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Web Components, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Full-Stack Web Development, User Accounts, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Java, Enterprise Application Management, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Scalability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Management Consulting, Mitigation, Project Implementation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Stream & Optimize Real-Time Data Flows

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Operational Data Store, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Governance, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Capacity Management, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, Application Performance Management, Governance, Apache, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Computer Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AI Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, BeeAI, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    4 AI Agentic Design Patterns – Workflows with Ollama

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Artificial Intelligence, Software Design Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Development Environment, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reproducible Research

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Software Documentation

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    Packt

    Machine Learning Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Reinforcement Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intro to 3D Game Development Masterclass in Godot

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Behavioral Design Patterns in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Code Review, System Design and Implementation, C and C++

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Test Tools, Interactive Design, Automation Engineering, Program Development, Automation, Simulations, System Monitoring, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Network Troubleshooting, User Feedback

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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

  • Design Scalable OpenGL Rendering Architectures: EDUCBA
  • Build and Learn ASP.NET 6.0 Blazor Hands-On: Packt
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion: Coursera
  • Stream & Optimize Real-Time Data Flows: Coursera
  • AI Engineer Associate: Packt
  • 4 AI Agentic Design Patterns – Workflows with Ollama: Packt
  • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning Foundations: Packt
  • Intro to 3D Game Development Masterclass in Godot: Packt

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