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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Resilience, Team Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Team Building, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Human Capital, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Human Learning, Change Management, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Research Design, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Human Factors, Anatomy, Product Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Peer Review, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Action Oriented, Resilience, Conscientiousness, Self-Motivation, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Goal Setting, Persistence, Social Skills, Learning Strategies, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Color Theory, Visual Impairment Education, Motion Arguments, Biology, Physiology, Anatomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Social Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics, Unstructured Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Regression Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks