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High Performance Computing Courses

High Performance Computing courses can help you learn parallel processing, algorithm optimization, and data management techniques. You can build skills in performance tuning, workload balancing, and utilizing distributed systems effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as MPI, OpenMP, and CUDA, that support implementing high-performance applications and conducting simulations in fields like scientific computing and big data analysis.


Popular High Performance Computing Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, IBM Cloud, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Computer Hardware, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    OutSystems Advanced App Architecture and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Application Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Solution Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, Case Studies, Continuous Improvement Process, Maintainability, Team Management, Performance Analysis, Scalability, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA Advanced Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Algorithms, Data Science

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    321 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Data Processing, Scalability, Database Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Operating Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Enterprise Computing: IBM
  • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs: Duke University
  • OutSystems Advanced App Architecture and Performance: Coursera
  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
  • CUDA Advanced Libraries: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt

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