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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

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

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Scalability, Other Programming Languages, Java, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Student Engagement, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Animation and Game Design, Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Application Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Software Engineering, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Distributed Computing, Microservices, Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Design, System Programming, File Systems, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Distributed Computing, OS Process Management, Scalability, Web Scraping, Database Management

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Firewall, Computer Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Digital Transformation, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · 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: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale: Duke University
  • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm
  • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder

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