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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Program Development, Software Development, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Technical Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Simulations, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Model Evaluation, AWS SageMaker, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection, Amazon Redshift, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Scalability, Classification Algorithms, Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Physiology, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, Authentications, Frontend Performance, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Query Languages, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Investigation, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months