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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

    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, Data Store, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Security

    ★ 4.6 (62K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Server Side, Cloud-Native Computing, Istio, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Python Programming, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (60K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • G

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Query Languages

    ★ 4.8 (122K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (59K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.7 (370) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Integration, Analytics, Timelines, Model Optimization, SQL

    ★ 4.6 (9.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • G

    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, AI Security, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols

    ★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Presentations, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas

    ★ 4.7 (16K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Design Documents, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, AI Enablement, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, SQL, AI powered creativity, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Database Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

    ★ 4.7 (50K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation

    ★ 4.8 (233K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer: Google Cloud
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University

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