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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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    Coursera

    Choose Optimal Data Structures for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Java, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Tree Maps, Benchmarking, Graph Theory, Program Implementation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Interactive Interfaces, Animations, and Gamified Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI for Teachers with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Workflows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Evaluate & Swap Models in Java ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Maintainability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Java, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Logistic Regression, Business Metrics, Benchmarking, Decision Tree Learning, Matrix Management, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started with Unity and Building the Game Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Software Installation, Scripting, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-powered Marketing with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Market Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Marketing, Marketing Communications, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Market Trend, Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital Content, Business Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Process Real-Time Data with Spark Streams

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Scalability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fraud detection, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Event Monitoring, Data Transformation, JSON, Event Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Android Game Development in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Forecast Cash: Liquidity & Deficits

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Accounting and Finance Software, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Choose Optimal Data Structures for ML: Coursera
  • Interactive Interfaces, Animations, and Gamified Apps: Packt
  • AI for Teachers with ChatGPT: Packt
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Evaluate & Swap Models in Java ML: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Unity and Building the Game Foundation: Packt
  • AI-powered Marketing with Microsoft Copilot: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Process Real-Time Data with Spark Streams: Coursera
  • Advanced Android Game Development in Unity: Packt

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