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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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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, NoSQL, Restful API, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Application Deployment, Data Structures, Authentications, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Development, Debugging, Cloud Applications, Database Application, Web Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Apache Solr: Index, Search & Analyze Content

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Software Architecture, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Context Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Probability, Linear Algebra

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Application Deployment, Web Content, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Browser Compatibility

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Real Time Data, Data Mart, Big Data, Shell Script, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving

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

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    Logical Operations

    Web Dev: Environment Setup and Basic Page Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Web Servers, Development Environment, Apache, Software Development, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Information Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • Computer Forensics: Infosec
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Mastering Apache Solr: Index, Search & Analyze Content: EDUCBA
  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro: Google
  • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka: IBM

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