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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Deep Learning

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    799 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    943 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Front-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, React.js, Usability, Software Technical Review, Web Applications, User Experience Design, Semantic Web, Data Validation, Javascript

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    449 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Astro 101: Black Holes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Simulations, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Visualization

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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis

    4.7
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    219 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    348 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Javascript, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Scripting, JSON, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Business Logic, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Software Installation

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    898 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Orientação a Objetos com Java

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Engineering, Agile Software Development, Software Design, Software Development, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Eclipse (Software)

    4.8
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Medical Prognosis : DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Management and Visualization: Wesleyan University
  • Front-End Developer Capstone : Meta
  • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
  • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University

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