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.

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Design, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Design, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Business Solutions, Software Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Software Testing, Human Computer Interaction, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Package and Software Management, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Program Development, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, MongoDB, Databases, Data Ethics, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Informatics, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Data Storage
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Application Development, API Testing, Test Automation, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Prompt Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Processing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Deployment, Server Side, Microservices, Frontend Integration, NoSQL, Software Technical Review, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Secure Coding, IBM Cloud, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), JUnit, HTML and CSS, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Web Development, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, Java, Test Execution Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months