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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


  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Performing Arts, Creativity, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Multimedia, Storytelling, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Design, Social Studies

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Generative KI im Gesundheitswesen

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Confluence Support, Reporting & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Collaborative Software, Management Reporting, Developing Training Materials, Problem Management, Data Presentation, Problem Solving, Performance Reporting, Data Analysis, End User Training and Support, Training and Development, Jira (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Trend Analysis, User Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Support, Stakeholder Management, Document Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.6 (919) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.6 (401) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Problem Solving, Game Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Data Structures, Python Programming, Video Game Development, Algorithms, Application Development, Computer Science, Functional Testing, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Dictionary, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Migration, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Distributed Computing, MySQL, Database Management Systems, System Configuration, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    자격증 학습 가이드 만들기: PCD 시험 준비

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Development, LLM Application

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure Active Directory, Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Group Policy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), User Provisioning, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Access, Administrative Support

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Pediatrics, Food and Beverage, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco Solutions and Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Virtual Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Switches, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Firewall, Networking Hardware, Authorization (Computing), TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Generative KI im Gesundheitswesen: Google Cloud
  • Confluence Support, Reporting & Analytics: Coursera
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
  • Exam Prep: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Database Engineer: Whizlabs
  • 자격증 학습 가이드 만들기: PCD 시험 준비: Google Cloud
  • AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification: Packt

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