• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Cognitive Science

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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Mécanique quantique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Semiconductors, Probability Distribution, Probability, Calculus, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (154) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Planning, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 793 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (793) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, .NET Framework, API Design, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, Server Side, Programming Principles, JSON, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Documentation, Secure Coding

    4.5 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Strategic Relationships And Influence For Women Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Active Listening, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, Professionalism, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Security Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology

    4.6 stars, 253 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (253) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Development Environment, Software Installation

    4.9 stars, 901 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (901) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business School Online

    Becoming an Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Drive Engagement, Trustworthiness, Empathy, Personal Development, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Team Motivation, Resilience, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Finance, Financial Regulation, Probability Distribution

    4.7 stars, 863 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (863) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Climate Change Adaptation, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Neural Networks, Environmental Issue, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Forecasting, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning

    4.8 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cyber-Resilient Leadership for Modern Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Stress Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Personal Development, Team Motivation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Team Collaboration, Stress First Aid, Crisis Management, Management Training And Development, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, People Management, Adaptability, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Radiology, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation

    4.5 stars, 340 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (340) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

1…268269270…834

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

  • Mécanique quantique: École Polytechnique
  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • Strategic Relationships And Influence For Women Leaders: The Expert Academy
  • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
  • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Becoming an Effective Leader: Harvard Business School Online
  • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • AI and Climate Change: DeepLearning.AI

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok