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 Cleansing, Logistic Regression, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Data Mining, Python Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Agentic systems, System Requirements, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Cloud API, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations
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

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PL/SQL, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Databases, Data Persistence, Java, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Java Programming, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Query Languages, Database Management, Data Integrity, Database Systems, Enterprise Application Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Software Development, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks