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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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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics

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    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Process Capability

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3))

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Business Logic, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Business Economics, User Interface (UI) Design, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Emergency Response, Geospatial Information and Technology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, World History

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Application Development, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Software Development

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    Alex Genadinik

    Modern Leadership With Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Creativity, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Accountability

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    Amazon Web Services

    Exploring Artificial Intelligence Use Cases and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Metrics, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, AI Product Strategy, Business Solutions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Git Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I): Coursera
  • Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields: Rice University
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3)): National Taiwan University
  • Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies: Yonsei University
  • Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications: IBM
  • Modern Leadership With Emotional Intelligence: Alex Genadinik
  • Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan

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