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.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation
★ 4.9 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication
★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Research Design, Image Analysis, Laboratory Research, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Spatial Analysis, Research Methodologies, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistics
★ 4.7 (850) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Discipline, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Behavioral Management, Habit Formation, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Functional Behavior Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavioral Management, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Life Sciences, Neurology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Network Model, Simulations, Anatomy, Healthcare Ethics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Biology
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Stress Management
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research
★ 4.1 (644) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Physiology, Epidemiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Metadata Management, Specimen Collection, Taxonomy
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Culture, Liberal Arts, Decision Intelligence, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Governance
★ 4.9 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 4.7 (120) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology
★ 4.8 (826) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months