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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


  • I

    ISC2

    Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Data Access, Information Systems Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    M

    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Security, Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scenario Testing, Amazon CloudWatch, System Support, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Security Controls

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S

    SAS

    Ethical Use of AI Agents and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Discussion Facilitation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Management, Case Studies, Governance, Accountability, Human Centered Design, Predictive Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google

    Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Graphing, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    706 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Digital Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    557 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Cloud Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Pipelines, Amazon S3, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Integration, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    530 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Access Control: ISC2
  • Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation: Whizlabs
  • Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications: Microsoft
  • Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads: Amazon Web Services
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Ethical Use of AI Agents and Agentic AI: SAS
  • Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building: Google
  • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Python Programming: Packt
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University

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