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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


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, digital literacy, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Process Development, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, AI literacy, FinTech, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Generative AI

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to D3.js

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), JSON, Plot (Graphics), Data Mapping, Javascript

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Art History, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Curso Completo de Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Employing Best Practices for Improving the Usability of LookML Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Maintainability, Usability Testing, Model Optimization, Data Visualization, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.3 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Exploring AI Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, AI literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms, LLM Application, Generative AI

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: Cloud SQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Database Development, Cloud API, Operational Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Responsible AI - Italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CVS Health

    Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Cashiering, Transaction Processing, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Team Oriented, Customer Inquiries, Customer Service, Data Entry, Cash Handling, Customer Relationship Building, Point of Sale, E-Commerce, Customer Data Management, Accident Reporting, Payment Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Payment Processing and Collection, Record Keeping, Time Management, Social Media

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Cloud CV0 003

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Controls, CI/CD, Scalability, Data Security, Cloud Solutions, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Solution Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Database Design, Applied Machine Learning, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Database Theory, Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Processing, SQL

    ★ 3.3 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to D3.js: Coursera
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Curso Completo de Deep Learning: Coursera
  • Employing Best Practices for Improving the Usability of LookML Projects: Google Cloud
  • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Exploring AI Possibilities: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • APIs Explorer: Cloud SQL: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Responsible AI - Italiano: Google Cloud
  • Retail Customer Service: CVS Health

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