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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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    Coursera

    Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    La industria de hidrocarburos en la transición energética

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Safety Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, World History, Regulatory Requirements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Form Parsing with Document AI (Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Scripting, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Back-End Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, API Design, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    LCFA Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Display Devices, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Program Evaluation, Value-Based Care, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Natural Language Processing, Command-Line Interface, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI's Applications in Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Case Studies, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Working With Children, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals

    Skills you'll gain: Unix, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating System Administration, Linux, File Systems, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, System Programming, File Management, OS Process Management, System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Policy Development, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Image Generation - 繁體中文

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Physics, Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis: Coursera
  • La industria de hidrocarburos en la transición energética: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Form Parsing with Document AI (Python): Google Cloud
  • GenAI for Back-End Web Developers: Coursera
  • LCFA Exam Preparation: LearnQuest
  • Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery: Northeastern University
  • Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs): Duke University
  • Generative AI's Applications in Marketing Analytics: Edureka
  • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
  • Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals: EDUCBA

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