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Information Science Courses

Information Science courses can help you learn data management, information retrieval, digital archiving, and user experience design. You can build skills in data analysis, metadata creation, and the ethical use of information. Many courses introduce tools like SQL for database management, Python for data analysis, and various content management systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work such as organizing large datasets and enhancing user interactions with information systems.


Popular Information Science Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Trend Analysis, Data Collection

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

    4.8
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.6
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Matplotlib, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Linear Algebra

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Development Environment, Scripting, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Political Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, World History, Research Methodologies, Case Studies

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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Design, Community Health, Research Methodologies

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Pandas for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, NumPy, File I/O, Query Languages, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Program Development, Predictive Modeling

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information science courses

  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics): University of Leeds
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Programming for Data Science: University of Leeds
  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Comparative Political Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester

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