Participants work independently and at their own pace, by reading about a concept and then applying that concept in an exercise. Some materials are designed to allow participants to choose which parts to cover in depth and which parts to skim.
Exercises range from short tests to modifying and running programs.
CTC consultants are available via e-mail to help you understand and apply the course material. The course consists of eight modular units on MPI and five optional modules on the prerequisite material. The modules are to be completed at your convenience over a four-week period. All course materials and consulting will be available for the full four weeks. It should take roughly 20-30 hours to complete the course, which can vary widely based on your previous experience and whether you need the optional materials.