Migrating CUDA Applications to Chinese GPU Architectures Training Course

Huawei Ascend is a series of AI processors designed for high-performance inference and training.

This instructor-led, live training (available both online and onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level AI engineers and data scientists who wish to develop and optimize neural network models using Huawei’s Ascend platform and the CANN toolkit.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure the CANN development environment.
• Develop AI applications using MindSpore and CloudMatrix workflows.
• Optimize performance on Ascend NPUs by utilizing custom operators and tiling techniques.
• Deploy models to edge or cloud environments.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion sessions.
• Hands-on experience with Huawei Ascend and the CANN toolkit in sample applications.
• Guided exercises focused on building, training, and deploying models.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course tailored to your infrastructure or datasets, please contact us to arrange.

CANN (Compute Architecture for Neural Networks) is Huawei’s AI computing stack designed for deploying and optimizing AI models on Ascend AI processors.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level AI developers and engineers who wish to efficiently deploy trained AI models to Huawei Ascend hardware using the CANN toolkit and tools such as MindSpore, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture of CANN and its role in the AI deployment process.
• Convert and adapt models from popular frameworks to formats compatible with Ascend.
• Utilize tools like ATC, OM model conversion, and MindSpore for inference on edge devices and in the cloud.
• Diagnose deployment issues and optimize performance on Ascend hardware.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and demonstration.
• Hands-on lab work using CANN tools and Ascend simulators or devices.
• Practical deployment scenarios based on real-world AI models.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

CloudMatrix is Huawei’s unified AI development and deployment platform designed to support scalable, production-grade inference pipelines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level AI professionals who wish to deploy and monitor AI models using the CloudMatrix platform with CANN and MindSpore integration.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilize CloudMatrix for model packaging, deployment, and serving.
• Convert and optimize models for Ascend chipsets.
• Establish pipelines for real-time and batch inference tasks.
• Monitor deployments and fine-tune performance in production settings.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical use of CloudMatrix with real deployment scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on conversion, optimization, and scaling.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your AI infrastructure or cloud environment, please contact us to arrange.

Biren AI Accelerators are high-performance GPUs designed for AI and HPC workloads, supporting large-scale training and inference.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate to advanced developers who wish to program and optimize applications using Biren’s proprietary GPU stack, with practical comparisons to CUDA-based environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and memory hierarchy of Biren GPUs.
• Set up the development environment and utilize Biren’s programming model.
• Translate and optimize CUDA-style code for Biren platforms.
• Apply performance tuning and debugging techniques.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Biren SDK in sample GPU workloads.
• Guided exercises focused on porting and performance tuning.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your application stack or integration needs, please contact us to arrange.

Cambricon MLUs (Machine Learning Units) are specialized AI chips designed to optimize both inference and training in edge and data center environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who want to build and deploy AI models using the BANGPy framework and Neuware SDK on Cambricon MLU hardware.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure the BANGPy and Neuware development environments.
• Develop and optimize Python- and C++-based models for Cambricon MLUs.
• Deploy models to edge and data center devices running the Neuware runtime.
• Integrate machine learning workflows with MLU-specific acceleration features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical hands-on use of BANGPy and Neuware for development and deployment.
• Guided exercises focused on optimization, integration, and testing.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your specific Cambricon device model or use case, please contact us to arrange.

CANN (Compute Architecture for Neural Networks) is Huawei’s AI computing toolkit designed for compiling, optimizing, and deploying AI models on Ascend AI processors.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at beginner-level AI developers who want to understand how CANN integrates into the model lifecycle from training to deployment, and how it works with frameworks such as MindSpore, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the purpose and architecture of the CANN toolkit.
• Set up a development environment using CANN and MindSpore.
• Convert and deploy a simple AI model to Ascend hardware.
• Acquire foundational knowledge for future CANN optimization or integration projects.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on labs focusing on simple model deployment.
• Step-by-step walkthrough of the CANN toolchain and integration points.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Huawei's Ascend CANN toolkit facilitates robust AI inference on edge devices like the Ascend 310. CANN offers essential tools for compiling, optimizing, and deploying models in environments with limited compute and memory resources.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level AI developers and integrators who want to deploy and optimize models on Ascend edge devices using the CANN toolchain.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Prepare and convert AI models for the Ascend 310 using CANN tools.
• Develop lightweight inference pipelines using MindSpore Lite and AscendCL.
• Enhance model performance in environments with constrained compute and memory resources.
• Deploy and monitor AI applications in real-world edge scenarios.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and demonstration.
• Hands-on lab work with models and scenarios specific to edge devices.
• Live deployment examples on virtual or physical edge hardware.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Huawei’s AI stack, ranging from the low-level CANN SDK to the high-level MindSpore framework, provides a seamlessly integrated environment for AI development and deployment, optimized specifically for Ascend hardware.

This instructor-led, live training (available both online and onsite) is designed for technical professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who are interested in understanding how the CANN and MindSpore components work together to support AI lifecycle management and infrastructure decisions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the layered architecture of Huawei’s AI compute stack.
• Recognize how CANN facilitates model optimization and hardware-level deployment.
• Assess the MindSpore framework and its toolchain in comparison to industry alternatives.
• Integrate Huawei's AI stack into enterprise or cloud/on-prem environments effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Live system demonstrations and case-based walkthroughs.
• Optional guided labs on the model flow from MindSpore to CANN.

Course Customization Options

• For a customized training session tailored to your specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

CANN SDK (Compute Architecture for Neural Networks) is Huawei’s AI computation foundation that enables developers to fine-tune and optimize the performance of deployed neural networks on Ascend AI processors.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level AI developers and system engineers who wish to enhance inference performance using CANN’s advanced toolset, including the Graph Engine, TIK, and custom operator development.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend CANN's runtime architecture and performance lifecycle.
• Leverage profiling tools and the Graph Engine for performance analysis and optimization.
• Develop and optimize custom operators using TIK and TVM.
• Address memory bottlenecks and improve model throughput.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical labs with real-time profiling and operator tuning.
• Optimization exercises using edge-case deployment scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

The CANN SDK (Compute Architecture for Neural Networks) offers robust deployment and optimization tools for real-time AI applications in computer vision and natural language processing, particularly on Huawei Ascend hardware.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level AI practitioners who want to build, deploy, and optimize vision and language models using the CANN SDK for production scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and optimize computer vision and natural language processing models using CANN and AscendCL.
• Utilize CANN tools to convert models and integrate them into live pipelines.
• Enhance inference performance for tasks such as detection, classification, and sentiment analysis.
• Develop real-time computer vision and natural language processing pipelines for edge or cloud-based deployment scenarios.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and demonstration.
• Hands-on lab with model deployment and performance profiling.
• Live pipeline design using real-world computer vision and natural language processing use cases.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

CANN TIK (Tensor Instruction Kernel) and Apache TVM facilitate advanced optimization and customization of AI model operators for Huawei Ascend hardware.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level system developers who wish to build, deploy, and fine-tune custom operators for AI models using CANN’s TIK programming model and TVM compiler integration.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Write and test custom AI operators using the TIK DSL for Ascend processors.
• Integrate custom operations into the CANN runtime and execution graph.
• Utilize TVM for operator scheduling, auto-tuning, and benchmarking.
• Debug and optimize instruction-level performance for custom computation patterns.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and demonstration.
• Hands-on coding of operators using TIK and TVM pipelines.
• Testing and tuning on Ascend hardware or simulators.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Ascend, Biren, and Cambricon are prominent AI hardware platforms in China, each providing specialized acceleration and profiling tools designed for production-scale AI tasks.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is tailored for advanced-level AI infrastructure and performance engineers who aim to optimize model inference and training workflows across various Chinese AI chip platforms.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate models on Ascend, Biren, and Cambricon platforms.
• Identify system bottlenecks and memory or compute inefficiencies.
• Implement graph-level, kernel-level, and operator-level optimizations.
• Refine deployment pipelines to enhance throughput and reduce latency.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical use of profiling and optimization tools on each platform.
• Guided exercises focused on real-world tuning scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your specific performance environment or model type, please contact us to arrange.