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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, General Statistics, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Software, Statistical Tests, Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Programming, Deep Learning, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Computer Vision, Statistical Visualization, Estimation, Probability Distribution, Correlation And Dependence, Forecasting, Big Data, Data Management, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Business Analysis, Business Psychology, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Computer Architecture, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Exploratory Data Analysis, Markov Model, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.6

      (15.8k reviews)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      IBM Skills Network

      Building AI Applications with Watson APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Computer Programming, Statistical Programming, Cloud API, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.3

      (652 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Text Retrieval and Search Engines

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, C Programming Language Family, Computer Programming, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Mining, Data Structures, General Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Programming, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.5

      (926 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Statistical Programming, Bayesian Statistics, C Programming Language Family, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Business Psychology, Calculus, Computer Graphics, Data Management, Data Structures, Entrepreneurship, General Statistics, Geovisualization, Mathematics, Network Analysis, Project Management, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Strategy and Operations, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.5

      (2.8k reviews)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Data Management, Databases, Design and Product, Kubernetes, SQL, Statistical Programming, Technical Product Management

      4.4

      (46 reviews)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Databases, Mathematics, SQL, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

      4.5

      (93 reviews)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Simple Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Data Management, Databases, Django (Web Framework), Other Web Frameworks, SQL, Software Engineering, Statistical Programming, Web Development, Database Application

      4.6

      (81 reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, General Statistics, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Regression, Statistical Tests, Statistical Visualization, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Correlation And Dependence, Data Analysis, Estimation, Forecasting, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.6

      (13.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Other Programming Languages, Data Analysis

      4.0

      (522 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Computer Vision, Epidemiology, Geovisualization, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Strategy and Operations, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Data Analysis, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.5

      (235 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Geospatial and Environmental Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geovisualization, Spatial Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      4.8

      (1.1k reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Warehousing with Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Warehousing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Extract, Transform, Load

      3.9

      (27 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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

    • Machine Learning: University of Washington
    • Building AI Applications with Watson APIs: IBM Skills Network
    • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Data Mining: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Simple Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera Project Network
    • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Information Retrieval

    • Information retrieval describes the scientific methods, processes, and procedures that are used in the retrieval of recorded data in files and databases. This science covers the overall search activity that seeks information in a document (including text and images), the document itself, or the metadata within a document. This type of unstructured material (often in text-based documents) is usually found in full-text databases. Many modern libraries and archival storage centers use information retrieval software that serves to organize, store and retrieve data and information from document sites and article repositories. When searching for particular data or information, a user can search for this information using full-text or content-based indexing tools.‎

    • Information retrieval is valuable to learn because it helps us make sense of information and data. Imagine the difficulty of looking for information on the internet or in a library database without the use of a centralized search mechanism. It would just be a blur of reports, studies, plain text, images, and more. Information retrieval systems serve to bring knowledge and understanding to this information and data. Learning about information retrieval may help you understand the ways that unstructured data is collected, reviewed, and organized, and how data science and knowledge management combine to create a basis for understanding information retrieval.‎

    • Some of the typical jobs you can get from learning information retrieval could include jobs like a data scientist, data engineer, machine learning engineer, library archivist, database developer, knowledge management director, and similar roles that work with data and information. As more information is classified as data, the careers that are most often seen in the science of information retrieval are centered around data science and its related disciplines.‎

    • Learning about information retrieval from online courses on Coursera can help you understand the complexities of unstructured data and the basics of natural language text data. You could find out why data collection and data organization are essential to our world knowledge. You may also learn how search engine technologies are able to bring value and efficiency to our world by quickly finding and categorizing unstructured data and information from databases.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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