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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


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    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    ★ 4.3 (33) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology and Function

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    ★ 4.7 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    ★ 4.4 (370) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    MedCerts

    The Human Body's Communication Systems

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Glasgow

    Biomedical Visualization

    ★ 4.6 (533) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: The Senses

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    ★ 4.4 (161) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

    ★ 4.3 (730) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular brain courses

  • The neuropsychology of decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Synaptic Pharmacology and Function: University of Minnesota
  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
  • The Human Body's Communication Systems: MedCerts
  • Biomedical Visualization: University of Glasgow
  • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis

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