• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Information Theory

Information Theory Courses

Information Theory courses can help you learn data compression, error detection, and information transmission principles. You can build skills in analyzing communication systems, optimizing data encoding, and applying algorithms for efficient data storage. Many courses introduce tools like MATLAB and Python libraries that facilitate simulations and practical applications in telecommunications and data science.


Popular Information Theory Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative Model Architectures, Product Development, Innovation, ChatGPT, Product Roadmaps, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Responsible AI, Commercialization, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Web Services, Email Automation, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Configuration Management, Program Development, Programming Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Data Persistence, Application Development, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Linux, Amazon S3, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Mastering ISO 27001 Controls: Implementation and Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Audit Planning, Security Controls, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Searches related to information theory

cryptography and information theory
data science decisions in time: information theory & games
nursing informatics leadership theory and practice
1…192021…735

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

  • IBM AI Product Manager: IBM
  • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer: Google Cloud
  • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure: Google Cloud
  • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Mastering ISO 27001 Controls: Implementation and Auditing: Packt

Skills you can learn in Algorithms

Graphs (22)
Mathematical Optimization (21)
Computer Program (20)
Data Structure (19)
Problem Solving (19)
Algebra (12)
Computer Vision (10)
Discrete Mathematics (10)
Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok