All Classes and Courses

Parallel Programming for Beginners

Video Lesson | FREE

Learn about the fundamentals of parallelization and how parallel programming can be used to optimize CPU usage, making it possible to run multiple operations simultaneously. This video introduces the parallel computation architecture available in the Wolfram Language and discusses the basics of parallel programming.

Parallel Programming in Wolfram Language

Archived Event | FREE

Certification Levels: Attendance

In this webinar, you will learn about the basics of parallel programming, optimization for a single kernel, the parallel computation architecture available in Wolfram Language for simultaneously utilizing multiple kernels and how to use Wolfram kernels with managed clusters.

Practical Programming with Wolfram Language

Instructor Led | SEE COURSE SCHEDULE

Requirements: This course requires basic working knowledge of Wolfram Language or introductory-level skill in any programming language.

Certification Levels: Completion

This course provides the knowledge, tools and guidance to efficiently create and maintain Wolfram Language projects. This course is designed for Wolfram Language users who are ready to move beyond the fundamentals and create their own programs and interfaces.

Programming and Development in Wolfram Language

Instructor Led | FREE

Requirements: This course requires understanding of the fundamental concepts of Wolfram Language programming and their applications.

Certification Levels: CompletionLevel 1Level 2

Learn about advanced programming and development concepts in Wolfram Language. This course is the third and final part of the programming proficiency sequence.

Programming Tutorials (Study Group Sessions)

Archived Event | FREE

Follow this Study Group to go beyond the basics of the Wolfram Language and learn more about practical programming. The earlier sessions introduce the concept of using functional programming to work with data and build simple user interfaces, clearing the way for the later sessions to dive deeper into the details of scoping, more complex function building and utilizing the Wolfram Knowledgebase. The final sessions round out this Study Group by reviewing package development and covering Wolfram Workbench, our Eclipse-based IDE for the Wolfram Language.

Quick Start with Wolfram Language and System Modeler

Video Lesson | FREE

Get a deeper understanding of model behavior using Wolfram Language. This course focuses on creating and analyzing models and simulation results with Wolfram Language. Learn about the link between the Wolfram Language and System Modeler and get an overview of the powerful functionality relevant to modeling and analysis. There are no prerequisites for this class, although experience with system modeling would be a plus.

Serious and Not-So-Serious Image Processing Applications

Video Lesson | FREE

Requirements: The course is for those who have an interest in learning about image processing applications. Basic knowledge of Mathematica is recommended.

This video explains how to use the large range of image processing tools in the Wolfram Language to solve problems in different application areas and presents methods to construct robust algorithms for overcoming the stumbling blocks that visual data has to offer. Image processing tasks are visually appealing by their nature, and these examples are more fun because they include some not-so-serious image processing applications.

Software Development Webinar Series

Archived Event | FREE

Add a new layer of performance and automation to your entire development workflow—from prototype to production. The presentations included in this webinar series cover built-in Wolfram Language functionality for parallelization, cloud deployment and database integration.

Solving ODEs and PDEs with Wolfram Language (Study Group Sessions)

Archived Event | FREE

This Daily Study Group covers techniques for solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and partial differential equations (PDEs) using Wolfram Language. It introduces the built-in function DSolve for finding symbolic solutions to differential equations and the built-in function NDSolve, a general numerical differential equation solver. Topics covered include the numerical method of lines, the finite element method (FEM), the use and construction of meshes, boundary value problems and eigenvalue problems.

Solving PDEs with Symbolics and Numerics

Video Course | FREE

This video course provides a thorough introduction to solving partial differential equations (PDEs) in the Wolfram Language both symbolically and numerically. You'll learn how to solve boundary value problems for classical PDEs and obtain solutions for the Schrödinger and other modern PDEs using the Wolfram Language function DSolve and its numerical counterpart NDSolve. You'll also discover how to solve PDEs over regions, find eigenvalues and eigenfunctions over regions with DEigensystem and NDEigensystem and use the latest Wolfram Language functionality to create better PDE models and gain a deeper understanding of your physics and engineering designs.

Statistical Analysis with Wolfram Language

Video Course | FREE

Analyze your data using a framework of model fitting and statistical analysis built into the Wolfram Language. Whether it is basic descriptive and exploratory statistics or advanced modeling with statistical distributions, you can follow this video course to gain an understanding of the statistical functionality available in the Wolfram Language. Topics covered include descriptive measures, transformations, basic clustering, statistical distributions, parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. Advanced topics on using optimization functions, linear algebra functions, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and generalized logit and probit linear models will also be explored.

Statistics and Machine Learning: Better Together

Webinar | FREE

Certification Levels: Attendance

This presentation demonstrates how the powerful symbolic nature of Wolfram Language makes the handling of statistical distributions simple, how automation can play a part in making machine learning accessible and how the two fields together can allow the utilization of some powerful and flexible tools.

Stephen Wolfram Livecoding at SXSW

Archived Event | FREE

In this unscripted livecoding session from SXSW, Stephen Wolfram introduces knowledge-based programming and discusses the accessibility of Wolfram Language in the cloud. Taking suggestions from the audience, he demonstrates computational examples using imported data from websites, textual data, sound, music and images, as well as cloud deployment capabilities for presentations and more.

Symbolic and Numeric Computation

Video Course | FREE

This video course illuminates the powerful combination of symbolic and numeric computing available in the Wolfram Language. See how the numerical functions and methods in the Wolfram Language benefit from symbolic computation with exact numbers, where purely approximate methods may fail. Tips and techniques for using multiple numerical functions together, along with advanced numeric features, are included.

Test-Driven Development

Video Lesson | FREE

Learn to develop test-first in the Wolfram Language using the testing framework MUnit along with Wolfram Workbench. The details of writing test expressions and testing strategies to ensure that your tests are useful will be explored, along with deployment and workflow integration. The class requires some experience with programming.

Time Series with Wolfram Language

Archived Event | FREE

Certification Levels: Attendance

This webinar introduces the Wolfram Language framework for computing with time series data. Starting from the basics of time series representation and simple transformations such as plotting, smoothing and resampling, the webinar also explores more advanced topics like forecasting, fitting random process models and simulating scenarios.

Tips for Writing Fast Code

Video Lesson | FREE

Improve your skills and save time by writing fast Wolfram Language code. This class explores several ways you can write faster code, including using special data types and parallelizing your code. Basic familiarity with Mathematica or the Wolfram Language is recommended.

Understanding Manipulate

Video Lesson | FREE

This talk discusses the function Manipulate, which forms the basis of interface building in the Wolfram Language. Start with the basics and get an overview of key features that will enable you to take full advantage of this powerful function. Get tips for dealing with the common issues encountered while using Manipulate.

Using LSP to Develop Wolfram Language Code in Text Editors and IDEs

Video Lesson | FREE

The official Sublime Text package and VS Code extension make it easier to write Wolfram Language in those environments with text coloring and semantic highlighting. The video begins with a brief explanation of how Language Server Protocol (LSP) was used to create the add-ons for other text editors. The video then walks you through the features of the packages that make it easier to write and organize code.

Using Wolfram Documentation

Video Lesson | FREE

Take a tour of the Wolfram Documentation Center, featuring details and options for more than 5,000 built-in symbols grouped by functional areas, as well as examples, guides and workflows. Tips are given for using documentation effectively.

Video Games in the Wolfram Language

Video Lesson | FREE

Build entertaining user interfaces with the help of this video class. Even though the notebook interface was not intended as a video game engine, the dynamic updating and flexibility of the Wolfram Language allows for remarkably fun experiences. Examples start with just a few lines of code and work toward complete projects. The examples are ordered to follow the timeline of video game history and highlight the amazing creativity of Wolfram One-Liner winners, Wolfram Community members and developers.

Visual Explorations in Data Science

Interactive Course | FREE

Requirements: This course requires no prior knowledge of Mathematica or the Wolfram Language.

Certification Levels: CompletionLevel 1

Data is all around us, and methods of making sense of data are only becoming more important. This course introduces a visual, example-driven approach to learning the process of data science. Through built-in knowledge in Wolfram Language, a dozen extensive and applicable explorations are carried out, with visualization guiding the way. Discover the richness of curated, computable data about millions of entities and hundreds of entity types built into Wolfram Language. Learn to leverage curated data and a plethora of data visualization functions to discover a revolutionary new way of doing data science: localized, organized and extensive.

What Is ChatGPT Doing ... and Why Does It Work?
(Study Group Sessions)

Archived Event | FREE

Find out what's going on inside ChatGPT and explore why it can perform so well at producing meaningful text. This Study Group is based on a best-selling book by Stephen Wolfram and provides an accessible and engaging explanation for the success of ChatGPT.

Wolfram Data Drop Quick Start

Video Lesson | FREE

Learn how to get started with the Wolfram Data Drop, a universal data accumulator for devices, sensors, programs, humans and more. With Data Drop you can collect and organize data from anywhere, store it in the cloud and compute with it seamlessly. This video class provides instruction on how you can collaborate computationally with people as well as various connected devices, sensors and services.