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: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Digital Signal Processing, Spatial Data Analysis, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Authentications, Cloud Deployment, User Accounts, Debugging, Operational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Testing, Software Development, Database Development, Continuous Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Automation, LLM Application, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization, Interoperability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks