Online Training Hub

Welcome to our Research Computing and Cloud Computing Training Hub, your go-to resource for enhancing your skills in high-performance computing, cloud computing with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and other research technologies. Explore our curated collection of courses, tutorials, and video resources designed to support your research endeavors.

Featured Resources

Online Tutorials

We’ll update these often. Check back often for the latest resources.

1. Google’s Machine Learning Crash Course: A practical introduction to machine learning featuring video lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on practice.
2. GeeksforGeeks Machine Learning Tutorial: This tutorial covers the basic and advanced concepts of machine learning, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, with a focus on Python implementation.

Tutorial Videos

Watch our selection of tutorial videos to get started with GCP and HPC, featuring step-by-step guides and best practices.

Video Title	Description	Link
Getting Started with GCP	A beginner’s guide to setting up and navigating GCP.
HPC Best Practices	Tips for optimizing your computing tasks on HPC environments.
Machine Learning with GCP	Learn how to implement machine learning models using GCP.

Curated YouTube Playlists

Discover more through our curated playlists, compiling valuable video content from trusted sources on GCP, HPC, and research computing. We’re constantly updating and adding new content, so check back often to find the latest resources.

• Everything Research Computing: A collection of videos covering all aspects of research computing.
• GCP Fundamentals: A collection of videos covering the fundamentals of GCP.
• Research Computing Essentials: Videos on essential tools and techniques for effective research computing.
• Machine Learning: Explore machine learning methods in computing to elevate your research projects.

Other Online Course Locations

Discover a broad range of courses on top online education platforms, covering topics like high-performance computing, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), data science, and beyond. Ideal for beginners or those seeking to deepen their expertise, these platforms offer essential resources for advancing your knowledge.

• Coursera: Partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer courses on subjects like cloud computing and data analysis. Notable courses include GCP fundamentals and HPC specialization tracks.
• edX: Provides a wide range of quality courses from global institutions, covering computer science, data analysis, and research methodologies.
• Udacity: Specializes in technology courses offering intensive learning experiences. Their Nanodegree programs in cloud computing, data science, and artificial intelligence are aimed at providing learners with job-ready skills.
• LinkedIn Learning: Offers courses in cloud computing, software development, and more, focusing on professional development and career advancement.
• Khan Academy: A no-cost option offering computer science and computing courses that cover fundamentals, ideal for beginners.
• YouTube Educational Channels: Features numerous channels offering free tutorials and lectures on GCP, HPC, and research computing, enabling learning at one’s own pace.

Leverage these platforms to complement your learning experience, broaden your skills, and stay updated with the latest advancements in research computing and cloud technologies.

Latest YouTube Videos on HPC and Research Computing Support (August 2024 - February 2025) | Video Title | Channel | Date | Key Focus Areas | Duration | Link | |—|—|—|—|—|—| | Exascale Era: Breaking Down Frontier’s Successor | HPCwire | 2025-02-15 | DOE’s 2025 exascale roadmap, thermal management breakthroughs | 42:18 | Watch | | AI-Driven HPC: Merging ML Workflows with Traditional Simulations | NVIDIA HPC | 2025-01-30 | CUDA 12.5 features, hybrid AI/HPC workflows | 38:55 | Watch | | Campus Research Computing: Building Sustainable Infrastructure | Internet2 | 2024-12-10 | Energy-efficient data center design, cost-sharing models | 29:12 | Watch | | Quantum-HPC Hybrid Systems: Early Implementation Case Studies | CERN Computing | 2025-02-08 | Quantum annealing integration, error correction frameworks | 56:31 | Watch | | ROCm 6.0 Deep Dive: AMD’s Answer to Heterogeneous Computing | AMD Developer Central | 2024-11-25 | MI400 series programming, cross-vendor compatibility | 47:22 | Watch | | Research Software Engineering Best Practices | Software Sustainability Institute | 2024-09-15 | CI/CD for HPC, reproducibility techniques | 33:44 | Watch | | NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Challenge | TACC | 2025-01-12 | ACCESS allocation system updates, training initiatives | 41:17 | Watch | | ARM in HPC: Fujitsu’s Post-Fugaku Architecture Reveal | HPC-AI Tech | 2024-10-30 | ARMv9-SVE implementation, memory hierarchy innovations | 39:08 | Watch | | Containerization Strategies for Multi-Cluster Environments | OpenHPC | 2025-02-20 | Podman vs Singularity, Kubernetes batch extensions | 28:55 | Watch | | HPC Workforce Development: Building the Next Generation | SC Conference Series | 2024-12-01 | Curriculum modernization, apprenticeship models | 36:29 | Watch | | Energy Proportional Computing: New Metrics for Green HPC | Green500 | 2025-02-18 | PUE alternatives, workload-aware power management | 32:44 | Watch | | FPGA Acceleration in Radio Astronomy Pipelines | SKA Observatory | 2024-11-08 | Real-time correlation implementations, open HDL sharing | 44:12 | Watch | | Cross-Institutional HPC Authentication Frameworks | InCommon | 2025-01-05 | OAuth 2.1 deployment experiences, MFA challenges | 27:33 | Watch | | Post-Moore Law Architectures: Cerebras Wafer-Scale Updates | HPC Garage | 2024-10-15 | Memory bandwidth optimization, cooling solutions | 51:09 | Watch | | Research Computing Support Staff Career Pathways | CaRCC | 2025-02-01 | Competency frameworks, promotion criteria standardization | 39:47 | Watch |

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