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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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    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Agentic RAG with LlamaIndex

    Skills you'll gain: Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Document Management

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Economics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    LearnQuest

    Neural Networks and Random Forests

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    LearnQuest

    5G Network Architecture and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies

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    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Program Development, File Systems, Software Architecture

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Maintainability, Capacity Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Reliability, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Scheduling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Seguridad en la red

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Cloud Computing

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Bedrock - Getting Started with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Building Agentic RAG with LlamaIndex: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Neural Networks and Random Forests: LearnQuest
  • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest
  • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
  • Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation: Northwestern University
  • Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos: Universidad de los Andes

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