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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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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, Cloud Computing, Web Servers, Javascript, GitLab, Authentications, JSON, Computer Science, Middleware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Robotics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Amazon Junior Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), SQL, Systems Development, Software Development, Functional Requirement, Restful API, Database Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Digital Transformation, Java Programming, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la programación con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order

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    Duke University

    Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support, File I/O

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Fullstack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
  • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Get started with Jira: Coursera
  • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University
  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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