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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Gap Analysis, Digital Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Technology Strategies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Administration, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, User Accounts, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Governance, Metadata Management, Cloud Storage, Data Integration, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Public Cloud, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Service Management, Digital Transformation, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Management Training And Development, Enterprise Application Management, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Operations, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, SQL, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Cloud Platform, LLM Application, Data Management, Information Management, Analytics, Information Architecture, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unstructured Data, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Linux Commands, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data-oriented programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months