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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Pivot Tables And Charts, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Spring Framework, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, JUnit, OS Process Management, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Performance Testing, Spring Boot, Computer Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Data Sharing, Development Environment, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Plotly, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Database Design, Database Administration, Apache Hadoop, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Data Pipelines, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months