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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


  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Neal Davis

    AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Pipelines, Identity and Access Management, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, User Provisioning, Data Transformation, Data Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, System Monitoring, Amazon Redshift, User Accounts, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Store, Security Controls, Data Warehousing, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Switching, Routing, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Change Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Innovation, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Risk Management, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Waterfall Methodology, Business, Business Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Presentations, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Star Schema, Data Integration, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Support, Networking and Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Wide Area Networks, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, IT Service Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    AI Agents 101: Foundations of AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Security, Technical Communication, Automation, AI Integrations, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Priorities, Governance, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Estimation, Algorithms, Model Training, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.6K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mitigate AI Risk and Ensure Ethical Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Data Ethics, Risk Mitigation, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    614 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saviynt

    ISAA: AI, Cybersecurity, and Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, AI Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Governance, Compliance Management, User Provisioning, Authentications, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project: IBM
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Exam Prep: Neal Davis
  • Switching, Routing, and Network Services: Packt
  • The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • Data Visualization & Business Intelligence: Coursera
  • IT Support, Networking and Security Foundations: EDUCBA
  • AI Agents 101: Foundations of AI Agents: LearnQuest
  • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Mitigate AI Risk and Ensure Ethical Operations: LearnQuest
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh

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