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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.


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    Scrimba

    CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Animations, Development Environment, UI Components, Usability, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Maintainability, User Interface (UI)

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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainability Reporting, Project Accounting, Project Finance, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Verification And Validation, Estimation, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Big Data

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Matlab, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    351 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Semiconductors, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    659 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CSS: Scrimba
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives: Michigan State University
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods: University of Washington
  • Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes: University of Pennsylvania
  • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms: Packt
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud

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