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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


  • C

    Columbia University

    Visual Perception

    ★ 4.6 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    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
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neurohacking In R

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

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience Methods

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    ★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    ★ 4.8 (209) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 2

    ★ 4.7 (249) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

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

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

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Dartmouth College

    Free Will and Neuroscience

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

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

    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Learning Algorithms

    ★ 4.9 (8.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

    ★ 4.4 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular brain courses

  • Visual Perception: Columbia University
  • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Neurohacking In R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Neuroscience Methods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • Principles of fMRI 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University
  • Free Will and Neuroscience: Dartmouth College

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