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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Diversity Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Coaching, Innovation, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (170) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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, Software Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management

    4.6 stars, 316 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Life Sciences, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Development, Precision Medicine, Disabilities, Child Development, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Pre-Clinical Development, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.9 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (154) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Radiology, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Image Quality, Psychology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistics

    4.7 stars, 3.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

    4.4 stars, 41 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Human Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Cell Biology, Behavioral Health, Anatomy, Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Biology, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Unix Commands, Laboratory Research

    4.5 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Human Development, Differentiated Instruction, Interactive Learning, Neurology, Diversity Awareness

    4.9 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Neurohacking In R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio
  • The neuropsychology of decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness: Pearson
  • Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality: Dartmouth College
  • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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