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    Explore information retrieval for searching and organizing large datasets. Learn techniques for indexing, querying, and evaluating search systems.

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Interpretability & Transparency - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Visualization, Data Integrity, Data Governance, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Technical Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Comprende Cloud Spanner

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Data Migration, Database Design, Operational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Cloud Applications, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud でのデータ分析の概要

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Storage, Solution Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Network Engineers - 繁體中文

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Network Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Cloud Architects - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Unix Commands

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      使用 BigQuery 创建嵌入、向量搜索和 RAG

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Query Languages, Feature Engineering, Natural Language Processing

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Connect: Introduction to the Administrative Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Real Time Data, Call Center Experience, Administration, Workforce Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Mail Management - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Workspace, Security Management, Threat Management, Malware Protection, Network Routing, Threat Detection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Preparing for Your Cloud Architect Journey - Português

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, System Implementation, Process Improvement, Google Cloud Platform, Test Planning, Cost Management, Business Requirements, Scalability

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Conceptos básicos de Google Cloud VMware Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Private Cloud, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Migration, Network Architecture, Firewall

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Building Resilient Streaming Analytics Systems on GC - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning, Advanced Analytics, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud-Grundlagen: Kerninfrastruktur

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Large Language Modeling, Cloud Storage, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Responsible AI for Developers: Interpretability & Transparency - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Comprende Cloud Spanner: Google Cloud
    • Google Cloud でのデータ分析の概要 : Google Cloud
    • Gemini for Network Engineers - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
    • Gemini for Cloud Architects - 한국어: Google Cloud
    • 使用 BigQuery 创建嵌入、向量搜索和 RAG: Google Cloud
    • Amazon Connect: Introduction to the Administrative Interface: Amazon Web Services
    • Google Workspace Mail Management - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Preparing for Your Cloud Architect Journey - Português: Google Cloud
    • Conceptos básicos de Google Cloud VMware Engine: Google Cloud

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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.‎

    Online Information Retrieval courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Information Retrieval skills. Choose from a wide range of Information Retrieval courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Information Retrieval, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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