Training
We offer an extensive range of training courses, from Software and Data Carpentry courses that teach core research IT skills, though to specialised courses on programming and applications. Below is a list of upcoming courses. You will also find some general training links and a list of past courses.
If you have any questions please contact the training coordinator Katerina Michalickova. We also welcome suggestions regarding new training topics.
Upcoming courses
RCDS classes
Research Computing and Data Science courses
Courses at the Research Computing and Data Science Programme at the Graduate School are open for all students and staff. Please register from the course pages below. Research postgraduates who would like to receive Graduate School course credits have to register via the Graduate School site.
Statistical Concepts
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Introductory programming
Further Python
Software Engineering
The Linux Command Line and Large-Scale Computing
LaTeX
Online Self-Study
General training links
General training links
| Course | Link |
|---|---|
| Software Carpentry |
The Software Carpentry Foundation is a non-profit volunteer organization whose members teach researchers basic software skills. Upcoming workshops. |
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ARCHER2 training (currenly all online) |
ARCHER2 is UK National Supercomputing Service that is available to scientists from all universities. The associated trainining team teaches advanced topics in HPC, parallel computing, perfomance analysis etc. ARCHER2 training page with upcoming courses and past teaching materials and videos. |
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ARCHER virtual learning |
The ARCHER virtual tutorials and webminars usually at 15:00 UK time on Wednesdays. ARCHER Virtual Tutorials and Webinars with links to past sessions. This ARCHER YouTube channel and a sizeable list of hands-on courses are highly recommended for starting with HPC. Please bear in mind that these materials were developed for the ARCHER system that is now decommissioned, so the system specific details may not apply. |
| Science and Technology Facilities Council | Latest events. |
| Science and Engineering South | Events list. |