On-site training courses outside Toulouse

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The training courses listed below are selected to meet the needs of L2IT, as identified by the Task Force. They are offered regularly and are open to L2IT members, although they take place outside Toulouse.

IDRIS - Modern scientific C++

Frequency: 1–2 times per year (3-day course)
Location: IDRIS, Orsay (91)
Language: French
Target audience: Researchers and engineers using or having used older C++ standards (pre C++11) who want to modernize their skills for scientific computing and data processing

Description:

Understand limitations of C++98
Learn modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20) features
Explore the Standard Library in depth
Address scientific computing use cases

Reference: http://www.idris.fr/formations/cplusplus/fiche-cplusplus.html

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IDRIS - Practical introduction to deep learning (IPDL)

Frequency: 2–4 times per year (2-day course)
Location: IDRIS, Orsay (91)
Language: French, English slides
Target audience: Beginners in Artificial Intelligence with basic prerequisites (engineers, researchers, developers, PhD students, etc.)

Description:

Introduction to fundamental deep learning concepts
Focus on understanding core principles and best practices
Preparation for more advanced architectures and techniques

Reference: http://www.idris.fr/formations/ipdl/fiche-ipdl.html Materials: http://www.idris.fr/formations/ipdl/

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IDRIS - Deep learning architectures (ArchDL)

Frequency: 2–4 times per year (2-day course, usually following IPDL)
Location: IDRIS, Orsay (91)
Language: French, English slides
Target audience: Users with prior exposure to deep learning (self-taught, academic, or professional), especially those who followed IPDL

Description:

Overview of neural network architectures
Applications to images, audio, text, and graphs
Focus on understanding model design and structure

Reference: http://www.idris.fr/formations/archdl/fiche-archdl.html Materials: http://www.idris.fr/formations/archdl/

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CERN - ATLAS Software Tutorials

Frequency: 4 times per year (5-day course)
Location: CERN or remote depending on session
Language: English
Target audience: ATLAS collaboration members interested in analysis software and physics tools

Description:

Theoretical introduction and hands-on exercises
End-to-end data analysis workflow in ATLAS
Practical use of ATLAS software tools

Reference: https://atlassoftwaredocs.web.cern.ch/analysis-software/ASWTutorial/

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