Trainings
Basic Level Training
Description: An introductory training course covering the fundamentals of high-performance computing, providing participants with the knowledge required to start using HPC systems effectively.
This service provides:
- Introduction to HPC concepts, architectures, and terminology
- Guidance on accessing and using supercomputing resources
- Basic skills in using the command-line interface in HPC environments and parallel computing techniques
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Type of training: Interactive workshop for users
Level: Basic
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Typically 1 day
Intermediate Level Training
Description: Practical training course designed for users with basic HPC experience who want to deepen their knowledge of parallel computing and scientific applications.
This service provides:
- Advanced practical training in the use of operating system
- Hands-on exercises on HPC systems and parallelisation techniques
- Use of coprocessors (accelerators) and scientific libraries.
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Type of training: Interactive workshop for users
Level: Intermediate
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Typically 1–2 days
Advanced Level Training
Description: An advanced training course focused on performance optimization, accelerators, and advanced software development techniques for HPC environments
This service provides:
- Advanced hands-on training in the use of operating systems, HPC environments, and parallel computing techniques
- Advanced use of coprocessors (accelerators) and scientific libraries
- Use of profiling and optimisation tools, compilers, and specialised software libraries
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Type of training: Interactive workshop for users
Level: Advanced
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Typically 1–3 days
Individual Training for Organisation
Description: Customized training tailored to the specific requirements, knowledge level, and application domains of an individual organization.
This service provides:
- Training content adapted to organizational needs and goals
- Hands-on exercises using relevant tools and applications
- Expert guidance focused on real-world use cases
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Type of training: Interactive workshop for users
Level: Advanced
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Depending on the scope and requirements of the training
Other Type of Training
Description: Specialized training activities addressing emerging technologies, domain-specific applications, and advanced topics related to HPC, and related technologies.
This service provides:
- Training on specialized HPC, and related technologies
- Exposure to emerging technologies and methodologies
- Expert-led workshops and practical demonstrations
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Type of training: Interactive workshop for users
Level: Advanced
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Depending on the scope and requirements of the training
Introductory meetings
Initial support meeting
Description: An introductory consultation designed to present NCC Slovenia services and the HPC ecosystem while identifying your organization’s needs, challenges, and opportunities for using advanced computing technologies.
This service provides:
- Overview of NCC Slovenia services and available support mechanisms
- Assessment of organizational needs and potential HPC use cases
- Guidance on suitable next steps and available resources
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Typically 1–2 introductory meetings (up to 2 hours total)
Initial Support Meeting
Description: An introductory consultation designed to present NCC Slovenia services and the HPC ecosystem while identifying your organization’s needs, challenges, and opportunities for using advanced computing technologies.
This service provides:
- Analysis of current technical challenges and requirements
- Identification of suitable HPC solutions
- Recommendations for future activities and support services
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Typically 1–2 introductory meetings (up to 2 hours total)
Consultancy
Junior Consultancy
Description: Targeted expert guidance for organizations seeking support with specific technical problems, software selection, benchmarking activities, or early-stage HPC projects.
This service provides:
- Analysis of specific technical or scientific challenges
- Advice on software availability, tools, and computing solutions
- Support in preparing benchmark or pilot projects
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Depending on project scope
Senior consultancy
Description: Advanced consultancy supporting research, innovation, and business development projects that can benefit from HPC, and related technologies.
This service provides:
- Evaluation of research and innovation opportunities enabled by HPC technologies
- Guidance on business models and digital transformation strategie
- Support in preparing development and innovation projects
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Depending on project scope
Expert Consultancy
Description: High-level expert support for complex software, workflow, and infrastructure challenges, including optimization strategies and preparation of large-scale project proposals.
This service provides:
- Consultancy on software architectures and computational workflows
- Guidance on optimization, performance improvement, and software development options
- Support in preparing national and European project applications
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Depending on project scope
Packages
Basic Package
Description: An entry-level support package designed to help organizations explore HPC technologies and identify opportunities for their research, innovation, or business activities.
This service provides:
- Introductory training and awareness-building activities
- Initial assessment of HPC adoption opportunities
- Guidance on available resources and support services
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Depending on project scope
Expert package
Description: A high-level support package for organizations pursuing advanced HPC and related technologies projects requiring extensive expert involvement and technical assistance.
This service provides:
- Dedicated expert consultancy and technical support
- Assistance with performance analysis and solution optimisation, including access to HPC systems
- Code optimisation, and support for programming and parallelisation.
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Depending on project scope
Advanced Package
Description: A comprehensive support package combining training, consultancy, and technical guidance to help organizations implement and evaluate HPC-based solutions.
This service provides:
- Tailored training and expert consultancy
- Support in defining use cases and project requirements
- Guidance on accessing and effectively using HPC resources
Target users: Academic, Industry, SMEs, Public Sector
Format: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid
Duration: Tailored to project requirements and scope
For more information, you can contact us at eurocc@sling.si
If your use case involves services or resources in the field of artificial intelligence, the National Competence Centre SLING can help you identify the appropriate form of support and, where relevant, connect you with the Slovenian AI Factory – SLAIF. AI-related services are provided by SLAIF.
