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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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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer

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

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Miro AI, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Usability, Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Stakeholder Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Information Technology, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, PySpark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Containerization, Continuous Delivery, Dashboard Creation, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Problem Management, Data Import/Export, Data Access

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    55K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    The Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    725 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Unit Testing, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Responsible AI, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer: Google Cloud
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects: IBM
  • Google UX Design: Google
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
  • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr: Google Cloud

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