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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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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Group Policy, Technical Support

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Developing Applications with Claude API

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, LLM Application, JSON, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Practical Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Context Management, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Program Development, Software Development, Software Architecture, Systems Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Design & Draft Architectural Plans Using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Conceptual Design, Construction Estimating, Functional Design, Spatial Analysis, Technical Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Cost Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Development and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Assessments, Databases, Information Privacy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Risk Management in Video Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Crisis Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Video Game Development, Contingency Planning, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Logistic Regression, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Machine Learning, Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Corporate Office Layouts with AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Human Factors, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Developing Applications with Claude API: Edureka
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Practical Time Series Analysis: The State University of New York
  • Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks: Coursera
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • Design & Draft Architectural Plans Using AutoCAD: EDUCBA
  • CSC: Secure Software Development and Implementation: CertNexus
  • Risk Management in Video Game Development: Packt

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