Information retrieval courses can help you learn search algorithms, indexing techniques, and data mining strategies. You can build skills in evaluating search results, optimizing query performance, and understanding user intent. Many courses introduce tools like Elasticsearch, Apache Solr, and various machine learning libraries, showing how these technologies enhance information retrieval processes and improve the accuracy of search results.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Unstructured Data, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Applied Machine Learning, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Image Analysis, Node.JS, Database Application, AI Personalization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Generative AI
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Mining
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, LLM Application, Text Mining, Document Management, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Multimodal Prompts, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Metadata Management, Text Mining, Cloud API, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, API Design, ASP.NET, Object-Relational Mapping, Databases, Query Languages, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, SQL, Data Access, Data Manipulation, C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours