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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Applied Mathematics, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Mathematical Software, Computer Science, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Graphing, General Mathematics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Probability & Statistics

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    484 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Database Development, Business Intelligence, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Information Systems, Database Design, MongoDB, Scalability, Database Software

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    701 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Sample Size Determination, Data Collection

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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Collaboration and Social Media Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Management Information Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Social Media Management, Information Systems, Stakeholder Communications, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Innovation, Brand Management, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Networking, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Informatics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

    4.7
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    171 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Enterprise Application Management, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Systems Security, E-Commerce, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Data Ethics, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management

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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

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    786 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science

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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Collaboration and Social Media Information Systems: Pearson
  • Information Theory: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Information Security Awareness: LearnKartS
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University

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