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Parallel Computing Courses

Parallel computing courses can help you learn about distributed systems, concurrency, and performance optimization techniques. You can build skills in task scheduling, load balancing, and debugging parallel applications. Many courses introduce tools like MPI (Message Passing Interface) and OpenMP, that support implementing parallel algorithms and enhancing computational efficiency.


Popular Parallel Computing Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Bayesian Network, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Servers, Network Routing, Firewall, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Packt

    Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, IntelliJ IDEA, Real Time Data, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Accelerating Analytical Queries using the AlloyDB Columnar Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, Test Data, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Test Case

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    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass

    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

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    Packt

    Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Databases, Software Architecture, Servers, Web Services, Microservices, Scalability, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions: Whizlabs
  • Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners: Packt
  • Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!: Packt
  • Accelerating Analytical Queries using the AlloyDB Columnar Engine: Google Cloud
  • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5: Pearson

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