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.

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Geographic Information Systems, Plotly, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, API Design, Data Modeling, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Product Promotion, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Communications, Sales Development, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Usability, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, UI Components, Mockups, Wireframing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Legal Research, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Transformation, Data Integration, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Data Management, Advanced Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months