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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


  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    System Issues in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers

    ★ 4.5 (407) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Distributed Systems and Web Services

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Flask (Web Framework), Distributed Computing, Containerization, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Docker (Software), Cloud-Based Integration, Virtualization, Restful API, JSON, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA Advanced Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Algorithms, Data Science

    ★ 3.3 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Big Data Processing Using Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Databases, Data Integration, SQL, Query Languages, File I/O, Data Architecture, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced DAX and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Performance Tuning, Performance Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Optimization, Microsoft Copilot, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Business Metrics, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, System Programming, Memory Management, File Systems, Data Access, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Excel Formulas for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Model Optimization, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Tuning, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Financial Modeling, Performance Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • 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, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Training, Computer Science, Diversity Programs, digital literacy, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.5 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Cloud GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Model Optimization, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Big Data Processing with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Processing, Data Storage, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, File Systems, Data Science, Data Transformation, Information Technology, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Database Design, Database Management, Data Warehousing, MongoDB, MySQL, SQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular high performance computing courses

  • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Distributed Systems and Web Services: University of Pittsburgh
  • CUDA Advanced Libraries: Johns Hopkins University
  • Big Data Processing Using Hadoop: Johns Hopkins University
  • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Advanced DAX and Performance Optimization: Microsoft
  • MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Excel Formulas for Peak Performance: Coursera
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Infrastructure: Cloud GPUs: Google Cloud

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