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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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    Princeton University

    Food Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Health Equity, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development

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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Geospatial Data Science: From Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Model Evaluation, Geographic Information Systems, Extract, Transform, Load, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Pipelines, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geostatistics, Apache Airflow, Interactive Data Visualization, Cloud Computing, Leaflet (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Environmental Monitoring, Model Training, Graphic and Visual Design, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, AI literacy, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Science and Research, Data Science, Research Design, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Database Development, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Probability, Data Science, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Julia Programming for Data Science and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Mathematical Software, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Java, R Programming, Interoperability, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Visual Storytelling, Market Data, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping

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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Derivatives, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, Plot (Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, NumPy, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Python Programming

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Security, Information Privacy, Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A starter’s guide to Open Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Educational Materials, Open Source Technology, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Data Access, Community Outreach, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Store, Interoperability, Metadata Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Food Ethics: Princeton University
  • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Geospatial Data Science: From Beginner to Expert: Coursera
  • Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI: University of Michigan
  • Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML: Packt
  • Julia Programming for Data Science and Machine Learning: Packt
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python: Howard University
  • Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot: Microsoft

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