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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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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Behavior-Driven Development, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Probability and Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Markov Model, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, LLM Application, Strategic Leadership, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Development, Deep Learning, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Fundamentals of Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Innovation, Critical Thinking

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Unstructured Data, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Structures, File Management, Scripting, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Program Development, Data Integration, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Risk Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
  • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Foundations of Probability and Statistics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • Introduction to AI: Google
  • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI

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