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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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    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Personal Attributes, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health

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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling

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    211 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y comunicación

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting

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    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving

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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Predictive Modeling, Model Fitting, and Regression Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Descriptive Analytics, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Authentications, Data Storage, Cloud API, CI/CD, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Containerization

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

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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

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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Technical Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer-Aided Design

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Motivation, Adaptability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Cloud Deployment, Security Strategy, Cloud Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease: Rice University
  • Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory : Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Liderazgo y comunicación: Universidad de Palermo
  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
  • Predictive Modeling, Model Fitting, and Regression Analysis: University of California, Irvine
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera
  • Amazon Bedrock - Getting Started with Generative AI: Amazon Web Services
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
  • التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking: Alfaisal University | KLD

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