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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability, Linear Algebra, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Create Engaging Video with Google Vids

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Video Editing, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Google Workspace

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Transact-SQL, Data Sharing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Access, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Indexing & Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Splunk, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, User Accounts, Dataflow, Data Security, System Configuration, Configuration Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python Essentials for MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Application Design

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration & Performance Optimization Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scripting, Servers, Security Controls, Data Pipelines, System Monitoring, Data Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Computing, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Architecture, Performance Improvement

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Architecture, Network Administration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI and AI Agents with Amazon Bedrock

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud API, AWS SageMaker, Application Programming Interface (API), Amazon Web Services, AI Personalization, Automation, Data Processing, Performance Testing, Data Integration

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Create Engaging Video with Google Vids: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau: SkillUp
  • Splunk Indexing & Data Management: EDUCBA
  • Python Essentials for MLOps: Duke University
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Splunk Administration & Performance Optimization Mastery: EDUCBA
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt

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