• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Information Theory

Information Theory Courses

Information Theory courses can help you learn data compression, error detection, and information transmission principles. You can build skills in analyzing communication systems, optimizing data encoding, and applying algorithms for efficient data storage. Many courses introduce tools like MATLAB and Python libraries that facilitate simulations and practical applications in telecommunications and data science.


Popular Information Theory Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Adult Learning Principles, Visionary, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Looker Data Explorer - Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Analysis, Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    GenerativeAI for Customer Success

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Systems Integration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    GCP: Database, Storage, and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Dataflow, Cloud Computing, Database Administration, Databases, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Documentation, Problem Management, Debugging, Safety and Security, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon DynamoDB Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Upgrading and Monitoring the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Application Programming Interface (API), Patch Management, Network Troubleshooting, Release Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Incident Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Kubernetes Engine Pipeline using Cloud Build

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Kubernetes, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Test Automation, Containerization, Cloud Development, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Searches related to information theory

information theory and coding
cryptography and information theory
quantum information theory
nursing informatics leadership theory and practice
theory of information
1…398399400…759

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

  • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
  • Looker Data Explorer - Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • GenerativeAI for Customer Success: Coursera
  • GCP: Database, Storage, and Networking: Whizlabs
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2: Pearson
  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
  • Amazon DynamoDB Primer: Amazon Web Services
  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Upgrading and Monitoring the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney

Skills you can learn in Algorithms

Graphs (22)
Mathematical Optimization (21)
Computer Program (20)
Data Structure (19)
Problem Solving (19)
Algebra (12)
Computer Vision (10)
Discrete Mathematics (10)
Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok