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    Understand cognitive science principles for studying the mind and behavior. Learn about perception, memory, learning, and decision-making processes.

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      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Qualitative Research, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Research Methodologies, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Surgery, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Medical Equipment and Technology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Middleware, Software Development

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Excel Formulas, Real Time Data

      4.5
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      MathWorks

      Deep Learning for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Matlab, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Data Synthesis, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Processing, Medical Imaging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

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      3.5
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Kubernetes, Microservices, Real Time Data

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Practices, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Matlab

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Java Programming for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
    • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
    • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
    • Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps: IBM
    • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM

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