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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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Popular Cognitive Science Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    The Java Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Data Structures

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Linear Circuits 1: DC Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Schematic Diagrams

    4.5
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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    离散数学

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Network Model, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Network Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Arithmetic, Applied Machine Learning, Probability

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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

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    Microsoft

    Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Business Mathematics, Power BI, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Data Management

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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Data Warehousing, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Quality, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Apache Airflow, Unstructured Data

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Oil and Gas, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Board Infinity

    .Net Full Stack Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Business Logic, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Management, Maintainability, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • The Java Language: LearnQuest
  • Linear Circuits 1: DC Analysis: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • 离散数学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
  • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage: The University of Edinburgh
  • .Net Full Stack Foundation: Board Infinity

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