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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Peer Review

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    UI/UX Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), Mockups, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Microsoft Copilot, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Mobile Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Copywriting, Marketing Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Generative AI, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media Content

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Planning, Influencing, Expectation Management, Emotional Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    499 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Mechanization in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Construction, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Facility Repair And Maintenance, General Construction and Construction Labor, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Sustainable Engineering, Grading (Landscape), Civil Engineering, Personal protective equipment, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Code Review, Maintainability, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building API Test Automation Framework Using Rest Assured

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Restful API, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Java Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • UI/UX Design Principles: Microsoft
  • AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University
  • Data Modeling and Architecture: Microsoft
  • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
  • Mechanization in Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2: Coursera
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania

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