QCIF and NCI announce training partnership to upskill researchers in HPC and AI

QCIF is excited to announce a new training partnership with the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) to provide foundational training for researchers in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), aligned with the National Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy.

Combining NCI's world-class, high-end computing capabilities with QCIF's expertise in research computing education, this partnership is set to deliver foundational training to support researchers in applied computing, empowering them to tackle complex societal challenges across a range of scientific fields and industries.

Pat Loria, Executive Manager for Skills Development at QCIF, shared his enthusiasm for the new initiative, which expands QCIF’s training offerings to researchers across the country.

"This partnership enables researchers to access and utilise NCI’s cutting -edge HPC facility, fostering high-impact research and groundbreaking outcomes for Australia," he said.

The workshops provided through this partnership are free and open to researchers across Australia.

We are beginning with introductory training on Unix Shell, Python and Git.

NCI - QCIF | Introduction to the Unix Shell

Join us for an engaging Introduction to Unix Shell workshop, designed to give you essential skills in navigating and using the Unix command line. This hands-on workshop will take place over two consecutive mornings:

Dates: 20th & 21st November

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (AEDT)

NCI - QCIF | Introduction to Python

This workshop will introduce participants to the building blocks of the Python scripting environment, covering essential topics like simple and complex data types, conditionals, and looping. By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped with the skills to carry out batch analyses and create automated pipelines—boosting your productivity and enabling more powerful data processing. No experience needed!

This hands-on workshop will run over four mornings:

Dates: 25th to 28th November
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (AEDT)

NCI - QCIF | Version Control with Git

Learn to efficiently manage your code with our Version Control with Git workshop, designed to help you track changes, collaborate seamlessly, and maintain a clear project history. This hands-on session will be held:

Date: Friday, 29th November 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (AEDT)

For more information, contact training@qcif.edu.au