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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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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Family Support, Health Technology

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Decision Making

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptography, Computational Logic, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Probability, Deductive Reasoning, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Network Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, English Language, Science and Research, Vocabulary, Literacy, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Environment, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Derivatives

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    Coursera

    Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Feature Engineering, Database Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Cloud Applications, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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    Automation Anywhere

    Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Process Design, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Development Testing, Operational Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Process Analysis, Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Probability, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Transformation, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Statistics, A/B Testing, Model Evaluation, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

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

  • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science: Coursera
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics: Automation Anywhere
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science: DeepLearning.AI

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