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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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    Packt

    Mastering Unity Game Development & Monetization for Android

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, 3D Assets

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Performance Engineering for Data Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Apache Spark, SQL, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, PySpark, Query Languages, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Scalability, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Tower Defense Mechanics and Customization

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Create Minecraft-Inspired Voxel Worlds - Unity 6 Compatible

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    No-Code Web Test Automation with Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Test Automation, No-Code Development, Usability Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Software Testing, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Stream & Unify Data Schemas with CDC

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Data Mapping, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Database Design, Data Modeling, Cloud Deployment, SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Capture, Data Validation, Continuous Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Real Time Data, Continuous Monitoring, Schematic Diagrams

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Build AI Agents using MCP

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Authorization (Computing), JSON, VPN Clients

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply PostgreSQL for Data Analysis and Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Database Development, Database Management, SQL, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master and Apply Redis for Scalable Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Persistence, NoSQL, Data Store, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Server Administration, Data Structures, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Scripting

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Design and Build Advanced Android Apps with Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Kotlin, Mobile Development, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Application Design, Database Design, Databases, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Frontend Performance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design & Optimize SQL Database Schemas

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Database Design, Star Schema, Database Development, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Technical Documentation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Tricentis Tosca Automation Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Regression Testing, System Monitoring, Restful API, Continuous Integration, Scenario Testing, Debugging, Continuous Delivery, Jenkins, CI/CD, Test Data, Azure DevOps, Query Languages, Data Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering Unity Game Development & Monetization for Android: Packt
  • Performance Engineering for Data Systems: Coursera
  • Advanced Tower Defense Mechanics and Customization: Packt
  • Create Minecraft-Inspired Voxel Worlds - Unity 6 Compatible: Packt
  • No-Code Web Test Automation with Reflect: Coursera
  • Stream & Unify Data Schemas with CDC: Coursera
  • Build AI Agents using MCP: IBM
  • Apply PostgreSQL for Data Analysis and Database Design: EDUCBA
  • Master and Apply Redis for Scalable Systems: EDUCBA
  • Design and Build Advanced Android Apps with Kotlin: EDUCBA

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