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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Risk Analysis, Cognitive flexibility

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Better Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Psychology, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 2

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, Medical Imaging, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Design Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Psychology, Human Factors, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computational Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Psychology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science as a Field

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biomedical Engineering, A/B Testing, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Michigan

    How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cognitive science courses

  • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • Better Learning: American Psychological Association
  • Principles of fMRI 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computational Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing: Johns Hopkins University

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