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Cognitive Science Courses

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.


Popular Cognitive Science Courses and Certifications


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    University of Virginia

    Hypothesis-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Agile Product Development, DevOps, Agile Methodology, User Research, Prototyping, Product Development, Lean Methodologies, Innovation

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, OpenAI, LLM Application, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Cloud API, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering Tools, API Gateway, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, User Interface (UI), Data Ethics, Application Programming Interface (API), Open Source Technology, Software Engineering

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Mining and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Web Services, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.3
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Database Systems, Authentications

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia
  • AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Text Mining and Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity
  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud

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