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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Synapses, Neurons and Brains

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Cell Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Basic Electrical Systems, Network Analysis, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Color Theory, Visual Impairment Education, Motion Arguments, Biology, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    The Neuromarketing Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    427 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología de la Percepción

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Anatomy, Human Learning, Neurology, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    819 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Human Learning, Customer Insights, Market Research, Business Ethics, Marketing, Advertising, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical History Documentation, Medical Imaging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    A Second Brain with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Information Architecture, Content Management, Network Analysis, System Configuration

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 2

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, Medical Imaging, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Design Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Synapses, Neurons and Brains : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
  • The Neuromarketing Toolbox: Copenhagen Business School
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Psicología de la Percepción: Universidad de Palermo
  • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing : Copenhagen Business School
  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University

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