The CERFACS face-to-face training program in Toulouse attracts each year hundreds of engineers and researchers, showing the need for high-level formation in the field of High Performance Computing. This program is now accompanied by an online training program, based on Small Private Online Courses (SPOC) principles.
What is a SPOC?
Small Private Online Courses (SPOC) are:
- fully online training sessions on a particular topic,
- divided into consecutive weeks (typically 3 to 6),
- based on learning activities delivered each week,
- requiring typically 2 hours of work per week.
Moreover, all our SPOC are closed by a live and interactive conference.
Unlike a MOOC, the number of participants in a SPOC is specific and limited. Our SPOC are designed for engineers, physicists, computer scientists and numerical analysts who want to learn more about a particular topic.
Why choosing SPOC?
Here are 5 good reasons to choose SPOC:
- No need to travel! You can follow our SPOC from anywhere.
- Take your time to understand. You have 7 days to complete each week’s activities.
- Work when you want to: the 3 hours of work can be distributed over the week, depending on your schedule.
- Learn from and with the other participants during the learning activities.
- Interact at all times, with all other participants, ask questions and participate to forums and debates.
Testimonies:
“After more than 12 years dealing with cold(ish) flows in turbomachinery, I decided to expand my area of expertise by covering the hot-end of the engine and particularly to the phenomenom of combustion. I’ve been sponsored by Airbus to follow this course [Fundamentals of turbulent combustion, March-May 2021] at CERFACS Toulouse, which is very well conducted and put solid bases ro my further development in this challenging subject.” Stefano
“I’m glad to have completed the CERFACS course “Fundamentals of Turbulent Combustion” [November-December 2021]. Thanks to Thierry Poinsot for the interesting topics analyzed ans for his expectory clarity despite the difficulties inherent the subject approached”. Giulio
Requirements
Our SPOCs are hosted by the MOOC-it platform, they require a satisfactory internet connection and access to the YouTube site in order to view the videos.
Terms of payment
Credit card only, except for our associates.
Next sessions
All our courses are given in English.
Code Coupling with OASIS3-MCT
The next session is planned from December 9th to December 20th 2024 (about 20 hours over two weeks).
Please contact us at if you are interested in a personal session.
Please contact us at training(at)cerfacs.fr if you would be interested in an earlier session
Deadline for registration: December 4th and you need to have installed OASIS3-MCT on your platform before registering.
OASIS3-MCT is a coupling library that can be used to exchange information between different codes modelling the different components of the Earth System, e.g. the ocean or the atmosphere. In this training, mixing theory, videos, quizzes and hands-on, you will learn how to use OASIS3-MCT. Your goal will be to instrument two toy models to set-up a real coupled model exchanging coupling fields.
A 3-minute video with more details on this SPOC
Prices: students 144 € – Cerfacs shareholders : 216 € – others : 288 € (Taxes included)
Fundamentals of thermo-acoustic instabilities
Next date : From Monday 2nd June, 2025 to Sunday 29th June, 2025
Deadline for registration: 15 days before the starting date of each training
Coupling between acoustic waves and flames has become a central issue in the development of many modern combustion systems. This course presents the theoretical background needed to tackle such problems.
Price: students : 240 € – Cerfacs shareholders : 360 € – others : 480 € (Taxes not included)
Fundamentals of Turbulent Combustion
Next date : From Monday 7th April, 2025 to Sunday 25th May, 2025
Deadline for registration: 15 days before the starting date of each training
This online course describes the fundamental elements required to understand modern tools for combustion simulation. It covers the first six chapters of the textbook Theoretical and numerical combustion by Poinsot and Veynante. The course enables engineers and researchers to understand the physics of combustion and the various methods used to simulate it. It will allow students to understand modern simulation methods used to analyze laminar and turbulent flames.
Price: students : 420 € – Cerfacs shareholders : 630 € – others : 840 € (Taxes not included)
Introduction to HPC for decision-makers (SMES)
Next date : From XXX, 2025 to XXX, 2025
Deadline for registration: 15 days before the starting date of each training
High-Performance Computing (HPC) brings together very high-power computing resources capable of solving extremely complex problems. It is at the heart of innovation and major advances. This course presents the theoretical background needed to tackle these issues.
Price: funded as part of the European EuroCC2 project, this course is free of charge but reserved for employees of companies in the European Union. It normally costs €480 excluding VAT.
Si vous souhaitez plus d’informations merci de contacter training@cerfacs.fr
