Training Title: Basic HPC (High Performance Computing) Training for SMEs and Public Institutions

Education title: Training Title: Basic HPC (High Performance Computing) Training for SMEs and Public Institutions
Name of the relevant MontEDIH service: Basic HPC training

Service provider: University of Donja Gorica – MontEDIH Service

Trainer: Prof. dr Ramo Šendelj, Prof.dr Ivana Ognjanović; Mr Luka Laković

Target users: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and representatives of public institutions aiming to enhance business processes, data analysis, and AI implementation through the utilization of HPC resources.

 

Training Content

The training is designed as a two-day intensive program that combines theoretical understanding of HPC technologies with hands-on experience in a real-world HPC environment. Participants will acquire core competencies in accessing, managing, and applying HPC resources, including data analysis, parallel processing, and fundamental AI tasks relevant to SMEs and the public sector.

 

Day 1 is dedicated to the fundamentals of HPC and environment navigation. Participants will learn the definition of HPC, its advantages over cloud and local systems, and specific use cases in business and public sectors. Through practical exercises, attendees will familiarize themselves with Linux commands, file and directory management, software modules, and basic job scheduling.

 

Day 2 focuses on practical workflows and data analysis. Participants will cover dataset organization and preparation, the basics of parallel data processing, and the application of HPC for analysis and simple AI scenarios. Practical sessions include job execution, result monitoring, resource optimization, and troubleshooting common technical challenges. The final workshop integrates all acquired skills through a real-world business scenario, such as sales analysis or demand forecasting.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of HPC, HPDA, and AI technologies.
• Access HPC systems via web or command-line interfaces.
• Independently prepare and execute simple computational jobs.
• Organize and manage data for analytical purposes.
• Apply basic methods of parallel data processing.
• Utilize HPC for fundamental analytical and AI tasks.
• Identify opportunities for HPC application within their own business operations.
• Optimize resource utilization and resolve basic technical issues.

 

Schedule and Organization

Duration: 2 days × 4 sessions (60 minutes per session)

Format: Theoretical-practical sessions, exercises in a live HPC environment, discussions, and a final workshop.

Price: Free of charge for MontEDIH service users.

Date and Time: Schedule: To be defined in agreement with registered participants, after the group is formed.

 

Additional notes:

• The training is specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs and the public sector, focusing on the practical application of HPC in data analysis and AI integration.
• Participants will receive instructor support throughout all practical sessions and the final workshop.
• Upon completion, participants will have gained the competencies required for the independent use of HPC resources for business and research purposes.

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