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.

Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Design Thinking, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Application Design, Community and Social Work, Behavior Management, Customer Engagement, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Semiconductors
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Network Architecture, System Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Debugging, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Machine Interfaces, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Automation, Web Servers, Scripting, System Monitoring, Systems Integration, Program Development, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Open Source Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Architecture, Information Privacy, Application Programming Interface (API)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Code Review, Solution Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Java
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months