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 Colorado Boulder
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology
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: Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Text Mining, Logistic Regression, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Qualitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Motion Graphics, Neurology, Color Theory, Visual Impairment Education, Vision Transformer (ViT), Biology, Physiology, Experimentation, Anatomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months