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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Jupyter
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Relational Databases, Java Programming, PostgreSQL, Debugging, Database Design, Databases, Application Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Frontend Performance, System Design and Implementation, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Generative AI, Database Management, AI Enablement, Code Review, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Dependency Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Typography, Color Matching, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Design, 3D Modeling, Image Analysis, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, AI Personalization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Kubernetes, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Scalability, Microservices, Application Deployment, Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Grafana, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Algorithms, Game Design, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Application Development, Data Validation, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Web Applications, Software Design, Authentications, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks