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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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    EDUCBA

    OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Management, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Systems, Open Source Technology, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Virtualization, User Interface (UI)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, File Systems, General Networking, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Vector Databases: from Embeddings to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, Semantic Web, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, Web Servers, Authentications, Application Security, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Java Multi-Threading Mastery: From Basics to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, System Programming, OS Process Management, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Python Basics: Automation and Bots

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Scripting, Pseudocode, Automation, Programming Principles, Computational Logic

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    AI Ethics in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Social Impact, Social Justice

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Installing Anthos Service Mesh on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, Microservices, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a no-code one page SMB website with Carrd

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Web Content, No-Code Development, Marketing Collateral, Web Design, Driving engagement, Web Development, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Predictive Analytics and Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Mining, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Business Communication, Unsupervised Learning, Market Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • OpenSUSE Linux OS Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Vector Databases: from Embeddings to Applications: DeepLearning.AI
  • AI for Mining: AI CERTs
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • Java Multi-Threading Mastery: From Basics to Advanced: Board Infinity
  • Python Basics: Automation and Bots: University of California, Davis
  • AI Ethics in Business: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Installing Anthos Service Mesh on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Create a no-code one page SMB website with Carrd: Coursera

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