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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


  • P

    Packt

    Essential Concepts of Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Embeddings, NoSQL, Database Systems, Databases, OpenAI API, Data Management, Development Environment, Unstructured Data, Real Time Data, Scalability, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Wind Turbine Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, System Monitoring, Vibrations, Control Systems, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Detect and Investigate Threats with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Public Cloud

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Care, Health Administration, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research, Research Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating Permanent Tables and Access-Controlled Views in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Database Development, Data Store, Google Cloud Platform, Transaction Processing, Google Analytics, SQL

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Scalability, Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Histogram, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Create a Component Anomaly Detection Model using Visual Inspection AI

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Google Cloud Platform, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Product Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Video Editing, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, System Configuration, Storytelling, Layout Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Organizational Templates in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Input Output, Expression Handling, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, File I/O, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, File Systems, Systems Administration, File Management, System Configuration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Intellectual Property, Vocabulary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Essential Concepts of Vector Databases: Packt
  • Wind Turbine Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Detect and Investigate Threats with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
  • Creating Permanent Tables and Access-Controlled Views in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly: Coursera
  • Create a Component Anomaly Detection Model using Visual Inspection AI: Google Cloud
  • Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design: EDUCBA
  • Create Organizational Templates in Trello: Coursera

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