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Brain Courses

Brain courses can help you learn how neural systems process information, support behavior, and interact with the body. You can build skills in understanding brain structure, basic neuroscience concepts, cognitive functions, and research methods used to study neural activity. Many courses introduce tools such as imaging overviews, data interpretation frameworks, and scientific models that support learning about how the brain works.


Popular Brain Courses and Certifications


  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Image Analysis, Medical Equipment and Technology, Human Learning, Medical Imaging, Data Visualization Software, Functional Behavior Assessment, Statistical Inference

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: The Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Physiology, Human Factors, Anatomy, Psychology, Neurology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Free Will and Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Mindfulness, Physiology, Human Learning, Biology, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Influencing, Empathy, Neurology

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Product Testing, Physiology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces, Psychology, Computer Science, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Columbia University

    Visual Perception

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular brain courses

  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University
  • Neuroscience Methods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University
  • Free Will and Neuroscience: Dartmouth College
  • Advanced Learning Algorithms: DeepLearning.AI
  • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
  • What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?: University of Colorado Boulder

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