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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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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Consolidation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Forecasting, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Productivity Software

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Storytelling, Video Production, Gemini, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Video Editing, Responsible AI, Proofreading, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Writing, Collaboration, Project Management, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Build Streaming Data Pipelines on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Maintainability, Code Review, Data Processing, NumPy, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Design, Cloud Engineering, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, Scalability, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Modeling, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Financial Forecasting, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation, Program Development, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Debugging, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Application Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Introduction to Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Scientific Methods, Liberal Arts, Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Deductive Reasoning, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • Google Workspace with Gemini: Google Cloud
  • Build Streaming Data Pipelines on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers: Duke University
  • Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding: JetBrains
  • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP): Logical Operations
  • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh

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