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      EDUCBA

      PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Processing, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Data Architecture, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Performance Testing, Software Architecture, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Functional Requirement, Databases, Microservices, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Software Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, System Design and Implementation, Big Data

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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Collaborative Software, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Data Collection, LLM Application, Behavioral Economics, Analytics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      System Issues in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Architecture, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Data Centers, Computer Networking

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Data Structures, C and C++, Performance Testing, Distributed Computing, System Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Access, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Program Development, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Concurrent Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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

    • PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing: EDUCBA
    • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm
    • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • OpenCL Programming: Coursera Instructor Network

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