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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Model Deployment, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Business Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, OpenAI, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), SAS (Software), Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Transaction Processing, Version Control, Data Structures, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Product Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Documentation, Performance Measurement, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Development Environment, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months