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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Semiconductors, Verification And Validation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Product Testing, Test Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Reliability, Performance Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Community Development, Adaptability, Scientific Methods, Action Oriented, Vulnerability, Political Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Descriptive Analytics, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Sales Management, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Modeling, R Programming, Customer Insights, Customer Acquisition Management, Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Retention, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks