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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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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Java Programming, Software Testing, Javascript, Eclipse (Software), Apache Maven, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Modelaje y Análisis con información georreferenciada

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Model Evaluation, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Airport Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Construction Management, Public Works, Construction Estimating, Building Design, Land Development, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Architectural Design, Energy and Utilities, Stormwater Management, Traffic Flow Optimization, Electrical Systems, Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    New Technologies for Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Business Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Marketing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Customer Retention, Business Relationship Management, FinTech, Blockchain, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Embeddings, Hugging Face, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Databases, MongoDB, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, European History, Research, World History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Civic Engagement in American Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Develop Presentations and Slideshows

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Statistical Reporting, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • Modelaje y Análisis con información georreferenciada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Airport Infrastructure: L&T EduTech
  • New Technologies for Business Leaders: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems: IBM
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • Civic Engagement in American Democracy: Duke University
  • Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics: Packt

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