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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.


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Popular Cognitive Science Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Conociendo Canva, tu nueva herramienta de diseño favorita

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Design, Logo Design, Creative Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    374 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, File I/O, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    801 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Software Systems, File Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    SQL Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Transact-SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Generative AI, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Community Organizing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Computer Science, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    615 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    425 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Conociendo Canva, tu nueva herramienta de diseño favorita: Coursera
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
  • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
  • SQL Foundations: Microsoft
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
  • 人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System

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