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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Design, Python Programming, Java Programming, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Databases, Big Data, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Development, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Communication Systems, System Testing, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Innovation, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Usability, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, GitHub, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Animations
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Restful API, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Java, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Software Development, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Logistic Regression
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months