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.

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Cell Biology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition and Diet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Research, General Science and Research, Immunology, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Risk Analysis, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Asset Protection, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File I/O, Data Store, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Systems Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Authentications, Application Security, Cryptography, Application Design, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Project Estimation, Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Product Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Text Mining, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Mechanics, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks