• 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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    855 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Crisis Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Object Oriented Development using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Debugging, Query Languages

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Vers l'infiniment petit - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Science and Research, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Physical Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Productivity Software, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Workforce Management, Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    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)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    523 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    378 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Hands-on Text Mining and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…296297298…834

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

  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Object Oriented Development using C#: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Vers l'infiniment petit - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced: Macquarie University
  • Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
  • Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

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
  • Share your Coursera learning story

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
  • Do Not Sell/Share
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