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Brain courses can help you learn how neural systems process information, support behavior, and interact with the body. You can build skills in understanding brain structure, basic neuroscience concepts, cognitive functions, and research methods used to study neural activity. Many courses introduce tools such as imaging overviews, data interpretation frameworks, and scientific models that support learning about how the brain works.


Popular Brain Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Diversity Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Habit Formation, Coaching, Innovation, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

    ★ 4.7 (167) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Human Development, Differentiated Instruction, Interactive Learning, Neurology, Diversity Awareness

    ★ 4.8 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Coordination, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Anatomy, Mechanics

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Emory University

    Biohacking Your Brain's Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Anatomy, Meditation & Breathwork, Mental Health, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Neurology, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Physiology

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.7 (169) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Sensory Systems Analysis, Ideation, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Decision Intelligence, Physiology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Experimentation, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Houston

    The Bilingual Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Science and Research, Experimentation

    ★ 4.6 (720) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Head and Spine

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physiology, Radiology

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Anatomy

    ★ 4.8 (387) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Electrophysiology, Physiology

    ★ 4.7 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Experimentation, Anatomy

    ★ 4.7 (656) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology

    ★ 4.9 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular brain courses

  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Biohacking Your Brain's Health: Emory University
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • The Bilingual Brain: University of Houston
  • Anatomy of the Head and Spine : Yale University
  • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology: University of Cambridge

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