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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Java, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Positivity, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Servers, Restful API, System Programming, Maintainability, Cryptography, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, User Experience, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, User Flows, User Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Focus Group, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Healthcare Project Management, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Art History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks