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: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Surveys, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Unit Testing, Scripting, Development Testing, CI/CD, Test Automation, Integration Testing, DevOps, Python Programming, Web Scraping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, OpenAI, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Development Environment, Real Time Data, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Heriot-Watt University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Software Testing, Peripheral Devices, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, AI Product Strategy, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Peer Review, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design, Requirements Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Editing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Oil and Gas, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Methods, Rmarkdown, Data Cleansing, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months