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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.


Popular Parallel Programming Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Systems, Shell Script, Electrical Engineering

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Testing, Performance Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance

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    403 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies

    4.8
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    737 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Web Applications, JSON, Web Development, Android Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Information Technology, Data Structures, Production Management, Production Schedule, Business Logic, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Python Programming, Algorithms, Logistics, Computer Programming, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University

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