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      Coursera Project Network

      Plots Creation using Matplotlib Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

      3.9
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Data Analysis with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Software Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Build Serverless Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Event Monitoring, Application Deployment, GitHub, Business Process Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Report Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Automation, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Transformation, Text Mining, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Data Collection

      4.3
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Gemini in Google Drive

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Generative AI, File Management, Document Management

      4.9
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introducción a bases de datos para el desarrollo de backend

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Data Integrity, Database Theory, Databases, Query Languages, Data Validation, Data Storage

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Basic Programming in Python I

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Program Development, Algorithms, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      NodeJS Unleashed: Mastering Backend Development

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Scalability, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Development, Server Side, Secure Coding, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Javascript, Restful API, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Getting Started with Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Linux Administration, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

      2.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Plots Creation using Matplotlib Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Build Serverless Applications: Microsoft
    • Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Gemini in Google Drive: Google Cloud
    • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
    • Introducción a bases de datos para el desarrollo de backend: Meta
    • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Cognitive Science

    To understand Cognitive Science, it’s key to understand cognition: the act or process of knowing and perceiving, including memory, judgment, language, attention, and reasoning. Cognitive Science studies refer to the precise nature of these different mental tasks, and the operations of the brain that enable them to be performed. To carry out such studies, Cognitive Scientists leverage an interdisciplinary approach from Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Linguistics, and related fields.

    One example of Cognitive Science in action is an individual having a stroke in a part of the brain dedicated to language, thus producing an inability to speak sentences. Examples like this are why it’s critical to learn Cognitive Science, so that successful learners may gain the skills to explain and treat mental illnesses.‎

    An education in Cognitive Science is considered highly versatile, with its interdisciplinary characteristics. Learners can find opportunities in various fields, such as Telecommunications, Medical Analysis, Research, Data Representation and Retrieval, Intelligence Analysis, Human Factors Engineering, Computer-Human Interaction, Human Performance Testing, Speech Synthesis, Linguistic Analysis, Education, Marketing, and Science Writing.‎

    Learners interested in Cognitive Science courses offered through Coursera can enjoy a multidisciplinary approach to the subject. Cognitive Science courses are taught in tandem with Philosophy, Psychology, Neurobiology, Computational Neuroscience, and even Consumer Behavior, among others.

    Learners can explore topics at the juncture between Philosophy and the Cognitive Science; how our brains process spatial information; different cognitive abilities such as memory, learning, attention, perception, and consciousness; basic brain mechanisms in consumer choice; and more.‎

    The skills and experiences you may need to already have to learn cognitive science could include the broad ability to think critically and to problem-solve. In addition, it can help you better understand cognitive science if you have some experience studying or working in the fields of biology, psychology, computer science, neuroscience, linguistics, math, anthropology, and philosophy. Knowing about brain-imaging techniques, such as functional MRI or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), may give you some important skills needed for learning cognitive science. You may already have some of the experience necessary to learn cognitive science if you have worked in the fields of health care, business, law, psychology, or education because you likely need to understand how people think and make decisions. In addition, if you have a basic knowledge of computational neuroscience, artificial neural networks, and reinforcement learning, you may have some advanced experience that could be helpful when learning cognitive science.‎

    The kind of people who are best suited for roles in cognitive science want to understand the evolution of the human mind, the nature of consciousness, and how the nervous system works to drive people to think, behave, make decisions, or communicate in specific ways. People well suited to work in roles in the cognitive science field want to understand the deeper intricacies of how the brain processes information. They want to understand how memory, language, reasoning, attention, and motor control affect the ability to communicate and learn from the world.‎

    Learning cognitive science may be right for you if you wonder what motivates others to behave in certain ways or how artificial intelligence (AI) works to predict certain human behaviors. You may benefit from learning cognitive science if you're interested in jobs in education, health care and medical research, marketing, AI, or software development. If you are interested in the growing area of the scientific research of neurobiology, learning cognitive science may be right for you. Also, if you want to understand the growing importance of connections between the human mind and AI, then you may benefit from learning about cognitive science. In addition, someone who is interested in the field of neuroeconomics, or the study of how people make decisions or help others decide, may be the right type of person to learn cognitive science.‎

    Online Cognitive Science courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Cognitive Science skills. Choose from a wide range of Cognitive Science courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Cognitive Science, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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