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      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Programming with Golang

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Development Tools

      2.4
      Rating, 2.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      914 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability, Java, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      722 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Algorithms

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Computational Thinking, Operating Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Distributed Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Servers, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming Principles in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Effective Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
    • Programming with Golang: Edureka
    • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
    • YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
    • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University

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