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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

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

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, System Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Generative AI, Customer Service, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, WordPress, Scalability, Data Persistence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months