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Nervous System Courses

Nervous system courses can help you learn the structure and function of neurons, the roles of neurotransmitters, and the intricacies of brain regions. You can build skills in analyzing neural pathways, understanding sensory processing, and exploring the impact of the nervous system on behavior and cognition. Many courses introduce tools like neuroimaging techniques and electrophysiological methods, that support studying brain activity and diagnosing neurological conditions.


Popular Nervous System Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Sensory Systems Analysis, Branding, Human Learning, Market Research, Business Ethics, Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Brand Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    826 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Free Will and Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    387 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Radiology, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Research, Image Analysis, Clinical Assessment, Hemodynamics, Medical Terminology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a la Neurociencia

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Human Development, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Endocrinology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    400 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neurohacking In R

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Neurology, R Programming, Radiology, Image Quality, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Histogram, Data Import/Export, File Management, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Swallowing Disorders, Nursing Process, Acute Care, Critical Care, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Medication Therapy Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Immersify

    Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nervous system courses

  • An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing : Copenhagen Business School
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease: University of Minnesota
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Free Will and Neuroscience: Dartmouth College
  • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University
  • Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción a la Neurociencia: Universidad de Palermo
  • Introduction to Neurohacking In R: Johns Hopkins University

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