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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, R (Software), Data Analysis, Business Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Project Estimation, Business Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, System Testing, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Workspace, Gmail, User Provisioning, Mobile Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Authentications, Threat Management, User Accounts, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Cloud Services, Systems Administration, Application Security, Document Management, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Brainstorming, Data Visualization, Data Sharing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algebra, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Materials science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Art History, Image Analysis, Curiosity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Data Management, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, Information Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Application Servers, Relational Databases, Databases, Java, Web Servers, SQL, Authentications, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Data Persistence, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Vibe coding, Anthropic Claude, Model Context Protocol, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Application Design, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Automation, Generative AI Agents, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks