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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Databases, Database Systems, Virtual Networking, Data Storage

    4.8
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Data Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Application Security, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Data Management, Security, and Permissions

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Salesforce, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Sharing, Data Access, Security Controls, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Email Security, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Computer Security, Desktop Support, Endpoint Security, Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Security Awareness, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, IT Infrastructure, IT Management, System Support, Mobile Development, Document Control, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Discover the Art of Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, LLM Application, Content Creation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft Fabric: Architecture, Data Lakes and Ingestion

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Security, Data Storage, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Networking, Dashboard Creation, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Maintenance, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, IT Infrastructure, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Database Management, User Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide: Packt
  • Data Management, Security, and Permissions: Packt
  • Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations: Total Seminars
  • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
  • Microsoft Fabric: Architecture, Data Lakes and Ingestion: Packt
  • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems: Macquarie University

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