Cognitive Science courses can help you learn about human perception, language processing, decision-making, and neural networks. You can build skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and experimental design, which are vital for understanding how the mind works. Many courses introduce tools like Python for data analysis, statistical software for research, and simulation programs to model cognitive processes, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Science and Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Scientific Methods, Research, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Chemistry, Medical Science and Research, Physiology, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Scientific Methods, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Resilience, Conscientiousness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Relationship Building, Optimism, Goal Setting, Persistence, Planning, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Processing, Restful API
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Network Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Spring Framework, Software As A Service, Java, Artificial Intelligence, Restful API, Integration Testing, Web Applications, Application Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks