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: Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility, Application Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Business Reporting, Statistical Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Content Creation, Influencing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cloudera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Text Mining, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Markov Model
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Development Environment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Modeling, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Application Frameworks, Database Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Ruby on Rails, Relational Databases, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Application Development, Embedded Systems, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Business Development, Content Creation, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Science, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), JSON, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Visualization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months