Free Online Parallelism Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover the essentials of high-performance and parallel computing in this introductory course designed for scientists, engineers, and anyone looking to enhance their software skills in parallel environments. From Linux basics and bash scripting to advanced topics like high throughput computing and code parallelization, this course is your gateway to unlocking powerful computational capabilities.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Computing Networks Parallel Computing

Coursera

Intel Corporation

Fundamentals of Parallelism on Intel Architecture (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Dive into the world of parallel computing with our Fundamentals of Parallelism on Intel Architecture course. Whether you're a developer, researcher, or enthusiast, this course will equip you with the knowledge to harness the power of multi-core processors effectively. Gain access to a cluster of cutting-edge Intel Xeon Phi architecture processors and apply your learning through practical programming exercises.

Mar 6th 2023

5-12 Weeks

Programming OpenMP Parallel Computing

Udacity

Georgia Institute of Technology,Udacity

Advanced Operating Systems (Udacity)

Security & Networking

Dive deep into the intricate workings of modern operating systems with our Advanced Operating Systems course. Explore key concepts such as abstractions and virtualization while gaining insights into various contemporary platforms including mobile devices, multicore processors, parallel systems, distributed networks, and cloud computing environments. This course is designed for those who wish to understand the sophisticated layers that power today's technology.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Computing Operating Systems Abstraction