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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Functional Testing, Root Cause Analysis, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, User Experience, Problem Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Integration Testing, Application Development, Network Troubleshooting, Investigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Solution Design, Software Visualization, Program Development, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Generative AI, Database Management, AI Enablement, Code Review, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Dependency Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Campaign Management, Analysis, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Context Management, User Interface (UI), Vector Databases, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Sharing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Data Preprocessing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Design, Image Quality, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Design and Development, UI Components, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Dataflow
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Visualization, Data Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Data Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Amazon S3, Query Languages, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Data Science, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks