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Cognitive Science Courses

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.


Popular Cognitive Science Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Technical Communication, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Security Testing, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, System Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Generative AI Agents, Integrated Development Environments, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Application Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Application Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Logo Design, 3D Assets, Android Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Android Studio, Application Development, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Systems, Communication Systems, Systems Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Machine Learning with Scikit-learn, PyTorch & Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Collection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Transfer Learning, Hugging Face

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Predictive Modeling and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Excel, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    605 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    741 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cognitive science courses

  • Principal Component Analysis with NumPy: Coursera
  • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Advanced App Development in Android: Imperial College London
  • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: 28DIGITAL
  • Machine Learning with Scikit-learn, PyTorch & Hugging Face: Coursera
  • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan

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