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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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    Stanford University

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Environmental Issue

    4.8
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NVIDIA

    Introduction to Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, System Requirements

    4.6
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    676 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication

    4.8
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    20K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to GIS Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Global Positioning Systems, Data Capture

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Design Reviews, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Design Elements And Principles, Prototyping, Typography, Interaction Design, User Research, Color Theory

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Firewall, Public Cloud, Application Performance Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Medical Science and Research, Machine Learning, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    AI Technologies, Tools & Cloud Certification Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, AWS SageMaker, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud Deployment, Customer experience improvement, ChatGPT, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Website Design with Simvoly, Tilda, Jimdo & Zoho

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Content Management Systems, E-Commerce, Blogs, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Payment Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
  • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Introduction to GIS Mapping: University of Toronto
  • Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma: Google
  • Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • AI Technologies, Tools & Cloud Certification Specialization: EDUCBA

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