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Cognitive Science Courses

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.


Popular Cognitive Science Courses and Certifications


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    Meta

    Coding Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Design Strategies, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Science, Tree Maps, Encryption, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Generative AI, Big Data, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Business Logic, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Data Access, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

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    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Data Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Data Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Unsupervised Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Computer Security, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cognitive science courses

  • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch: Meta
  • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
  • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bayesian Statistics: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego

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