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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Child Health, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, System Software, Software Systems, Computer Science, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Storage, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, System Software, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, C++ (Programming Language), Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Computer Vision, Programming Principles, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Financial Services, Finance, Tensorflow, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Test Planning, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, Software Design, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months