Performance Optimization on Ascend, Biren, and Cambricon Training Course

Huawei Ascend comprises a series of AI processors engineered for high-efficiency inference and training tasks.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate-level AI engineers and data scientists seeking to create and optimize neural network models using Huawei’s Ascend platform alongside the CANN toolkit.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Configuring and setting up the CANN development environment.
• Creating AI applications through MindSpore and CloudMatrix workflows.
• Enhancing performance on Ascend NPUs via custom operators and tiling techniques.
• Deploying models to both edge and cloud environments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures coupled with discussions.
• Practical application of Huawei Ascend and the CANN toolkit within sample applications.
• Directed exercises centered on model construction, training, and deployment.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training tailored to your specific infrastructure or datasets, please reach out to us.

CANN (Compute Architecture for Neural Networks) serves as Huawei's AI compute stack, designed for the deployment and optimization of AI models on Ascend AI processors.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, targets intermediate-level AI developers and engineers who aim to efficiently deploy trained AI models to Huawei Ascend hardware. The curriculum focuses on utilizing the CANN toolkit along with tools such as MindSpore, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the CANN architecture and its critical role within the AI deployment pipeline.
• Convert and adapt models from popular frameworks into Ascend-compatible formats.
• Utilize tools like ATC, OM model conversion, and MindSpore for inference on both edge and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and optimize performance on Ascend hardware.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Hands-on lab exercises utilizing CANN tools and Ascend simulators or devices.
• Practical deployment scenarios grounded in real-world AI models.

Course Customization Options

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

CloudMatrix serves as Huawei's unified platform for developing and deploying AI solutions, specifically engineered to support scalable, production-grade inference pipelines.

This instructor-led live training, available in both online and onsite formats, is tailored for beginner to intermediate-level AI professionals looking to deploy and monitor AI models using the CloudMatrix platform, with seamless integration of CANN and MindSpore.

Upon completion of this training, participants will gain the ability to:

• Leverage CloudMatrix for packaging, deploying, and serving models.
• Convert and optimize models for Ascend chipsets.
• Establish pipelines for both real-time and batch inference tasks.
• Monitor deployments and fine-tune performance in production environments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical application of CloudMatrix through real-world deployment scenarios.
• Guided exercises focusing on conversion, optimization, and scaling.

Customization Options

• For customized training based on your specific AI infrastructure or cloud environment, please contact us to arrange a session.

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level 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 Biren GPU architecture and memory hierarchy.
• Set up the development environment and use 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 optimized for inference and training in edge and datacenter scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish 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 Neuware runtime.
• Integrate ML workflows with MLU-specific acceleration features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• 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 Cambricon device model or use case, please contact us to arrange.

CANN (Compute Architecture for Neural Networks) serves as Huawei’s AI computing toolkit, designed to compile, optimize, and deploy AI models on Ascend AI processors.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner-level AI developers seeking to grasp how CANN integrates into the model lifecycle from training to deployment, and its interoperability with frameworks such as MindSpore, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending the purpose and architecture of the CANN toolkit.
• Configuring a development environment utilizing CANN and MindSpore.
• Converting and deploying a basic AI model onto Ascend hardware.
• Acquiring foundational knowledge to support future CANN optimization or integration initiatives.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical hands-on labs focused on simple model deployment.
• Step-by-step guidance through the CANN toolchain and integration points.

Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please contact us.

Huawei's Ascend CANN toolkit empowers powerful AI inference on edge devices, including the Ascend 310. It offers essential tools for compiling, optimizing, and deploying models in environments where computing power and memory are limited.

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

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

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

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Practical lab exercises focused on edge-specific models and scenarios.
• Live deployment examples on virtual or physical edge hardware.

Customization Options

• For a customized version of this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Huawei’s AI infrastructure — spanning the low-level CANN SDK to the high-level MindSpore framework — delivers a seamlessly integrated environment for developing and deploying AI solutions, specifically optimized for Ascend hardware.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets beginner to intermediate technical professionals aiming to understand how CANN and MindSpore collaborate to manage the AI lifecycle and inform infrastructure strategies.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the layered architecture of Huawei’s AI computing stack.
• Recognize how CANN facilitates model optimization and hardware-level deployment.
• Assess the MindSpore framework and its toolset in comparison to industry standards.
• Determine where Huawei’s AI stack fits within enterprise, cloud, or on-premises environments.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

• For a tailored version of this course, please contact us to arrange your requirements.

The CANN SDK (Compute Architecture for Neural Networks) serves as Huawei’s foundational AI compute platform, enabling developers to fine-tune and optimize the efficiency of neural networks deployed on Ascend AI processors.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for advanced AI developers and system engineers seeking to boost inference performance using CANN’s sophisticated toolset, which includes the Graph Engine, TIK, and capabilities for custom operator development.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend CANN's runtime architecture and its performance lifecycle.
• Utilize profiling tools and the Graph Engine for detailed performance analysis and optimization.
• Develop and optimize custom operators employing TIK and TVM.
• Address memory bottlenecks and enhance model throughput.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

• For those requiring a tailored training experience, please reach out to us to make arrangements.

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

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level AI professionals looking to build, deploy, and optimize vision and language models using the CANN SDK for production environments.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and optimize CV and NLP 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.
• Construct real-time CV/NLP pipelines suitable for edge or cloud-based deployment scenarios.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Hands-on labs focused on model deployment and performance profiling.
• Live pipeline design using real-world CV and NLP 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 the advanced optimization and customization of AI model operators for Huawei Ascend hardware.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or in-person) is designed for advanced system developers who aim to build, deploy, and refine custom operators for AI models using CANN’s TIK programming model and TVM compiler integration.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

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

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Practical coding of operators using TIK and TVM pipelines.
• Testing and tuning on Ascend hardware or simulators.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Chinese GPU solutions, including Huawei Ascend, Biren, and Cambricon MLUs, provide alternatives to CUDA specifically designed for domestic AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) markets.

This instructor-led training, available online or onsite, targets advanced GPU developers and infrastructure experts seeking to migrate and optimize their current CUDA applications for deployment on Chinese hardware.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Assess the compatibility of existing CUDA workloads with Chinese chip alternatives.
• Port CUDA codebases to Huawei CANN, Biren SDK, and Cambricon BANGPy environments.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify key optimization opportunities across different platforms.
• Tackle practical challenges related to cross-architecture support and deployment.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical labs focusing on code translation and performance benchmarking.
• Guided exercises on strategies for multi-GPU adaptation.

Customization Options

• To request a tailored version of this course based on your specific platform or CUDA project, please contact us.