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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Mainframe Technologies, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Editing

    4.6
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Mobile Security, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Foundations for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Storage, Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, System Monitoring

    4.2
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    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, System Monitoring, Security Engineering, Encryption, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security

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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Public Health

    4.5
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    331 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Test Equipment, Medical Devices, Performance Tuning, Electronic Components, Mechanical Design, Product Testing, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201): Packt
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • Security at the Edge: LearnQuest
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec

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