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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Strategic security program: Why and how?

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, IT Management, Asset Protection, Information Assurance, Asset Management, Security Engineering, Auditing, Business Priorities, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    British Standards Institution

    AI Governance & ISO 42001 Readiness for GRC, Audit, & Legal

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Risk Management Framework, Data Governance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Training, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Quality Management Systems, Accountability Frameworks, AI literacy, Governance, Trustworthiness, Auditing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Web Services, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Shell Script, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Debugging, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, .NET Framework, Restful API, Microsoft Windows, Data Structures, Windows Servers, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Fundamentals: Systems, Networks & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Database Management, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Databases, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, SQL, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Database Systems, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Security Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Suporte em TI do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Application Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Package and Software Management, Computer Hardware, Software Installation

    ★ 4.9 (7.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Peer Review

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, User Research, Mobile Development, Design Research, Data Ethics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Public Speaking, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    A General Approach to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Improvement Process

    ★ 4.9 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Authentications, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Regulatory Requirements, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management

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

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information science courses

  • Strategic security program: Why and how?: 28DIGITAL
  • AI Governance & ISO 42001 Readiness for GRC, Audit, & Legal: British Standards Institution
  • Mastering PowerShell Scripting: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • IT Fundamentals: Systems, Networks & Security: EDUCBA
  • Suporte em TI do Google: Google
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
  • Algorithms: Stanford University

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