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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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      Packt

      Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Analytics, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wissensaustausch mit Agentspace beschleunigen

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Productivity Software, Application Deployment, Information Management, Data Storage, Data Management, Content Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Performance Metric, Agentic systems, Web Applications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Docker (Software), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, .NET Framework, Data Security, Event-Driven Programming, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Microservices, API Design, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Amazon S3 Deep Dive – Complete AWS Cloud Storage Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Performance Tuning, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Storage, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Version Control

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003)

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Malware Protection

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      HashiCorp Certified - Vault Associate Course

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Data Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Key Management, Data Architecture, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), IT Security Architecture, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PowerShell Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Development Environment, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals & Network Access

      Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Protocols, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace ユーザーおよびリソース管理

      Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Capacity Management, System Configuration, Security Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Workflow Management, Data Integrity, Business Modeling, Automation, Process Optimization, Data Security

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Command-Line Interface, Amazon S3, Data Validation, Development Environment, GitHub, OAuth, Configuration Management, Testability, Version Control, Application Deployment, Maintainability

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
    • Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader: Whizlabs
    • Wissensaustausch mit Agentspace beschleunigen: Google Cloud
    • AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Packt
    • Amazon S3 Deep Dive – Complete AWS Cloud Storage Guide: Packt
    • TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003): Packt
    • HashiCorp Certified - Vault Associate Course: Packt
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    • Google Workspace ユーザーおよびリソース管理: 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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