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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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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Composer: Copying BigQuery Tables Across Different Locations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Apache Airflow, Cloud Storage, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Distributed Image Processing in Cloud Dataproc

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Distributed Computing, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Application Management, Cyber Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Financial Trading, Digital Assets, Cyber Security Assessment, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Large Language Models - 简体中文

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java, Data Structures, Program Development, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    The Importance of Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Small Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Service italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Data Store, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Key Management, System Monitoring, Debugging, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Operational Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Facebook, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Event Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Cash Management, Business Process Reengineering, Payment Processing, Product Quality (QA/QC)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Certificate Overview and Introduction to Recruiting

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Sourcing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Composer: Copying BigQuery Tables Across Different Locations: Google Cloud
  • Distributed Image Processing in Cloud Dataproc: Google Cloud
  • Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Pearson
  • Introduction to Large Language Models - 简体中文: Google Cloud
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 2: Pearson
  • The Importance of Integrity: Google
  • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Service italiano: Google Cloud
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials: Coursera
  • Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva: Coursera

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