OpenCL Training and Certification in Thimphu, Bhutan

OpenCL training equips participants with the skills to develop cross-platform parallel programs that run on heterogeneous computing devices, including CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. The course covers the OpenCL architecture, programming model, and the basics of writing kernels to execute tasks on multiple devices. Participants will learn how to manage memory, work with buffers, and optimize data transfers for improved performance. Advanced topics include debugging OpenCL applications, profiling for performance tuning, and integrating OpenCL into existing software systems. By the end of the training, attendees will have the expertise to build efficient and portable parallel applications using OpenCL.

Introduction to OpenCL

1. Overview of Heterogeneous Computing

• Introduction to parallel computing and heterogeneous systems.

• Understanding the OpenCL ecosystem and its use cases.

2. OpenCL Platform and Execution Model

• Understanding the platform model: devices, contexts, and command queues.

• Overview of the execution model: kernels, work-items, and work-groups.

• Practical exercise

3. OpenCL Programming Basics

• Writing a basic OpenCL program.

• Compiling and running OpenCL kernels.

• Practical exercise

4. Memory Management in OpenCL

• Types of memory in OpenCL: global, local, constant, and private memory.

• Data transfer between host and device.

• Practical exercise

Advanced OpenCL Programming

5. Kernel Optimization Techniques

• Best practices for efficient kernel design.

• Reducing memory access latency and optimizing work-group sizes.

• Practical exercise

6. Image Processing with OpenCL

• Using image objects and samplers in OpenCL.

• Practical exercise

7. Debugging and Profiling OpenCL Applications

• Common debugging tools and techniques.

• Profiling OpenCL applications to identify bottlenecks.

• Practical exercise

8. Cross-Platform Optimization

• Writing portable code for various OpenCL-supported devices.

• Leveraging OpenCL extensions for specific hardware.

• Practical exercise

9. Course Wrap-Up

• Recap of key concepts and tools.

• Open Q&A session and guidance for further learning.

• Feedback and certification distribution.