Cognitive Sciences Courses and Certifications

Minds and Machines

Explore the philosophy of mind, examining consciousness, reality, AI, and fundamental theories about mental states in this in-depth philosophical journey.

• MITx Online
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Autism Theory and Technology

Explore current autism theories and cutting-edge technologies designed to improve understanding and outcomes, covering communication, social interaction, cognitive overload, and independent living.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Learning How to Learn

744 ratings at Udemy

Becoming your own Brain Mechanic - Know how to keep your genius mind open.

• Udemy
• 6 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Models of Consciousness Conferences

Geometry of World Models Influences Behaviors - Projective Consciousness Model

Explores how the geometry of internal world models affects behavior, focusing on the Projective Consciousness Model and its implications for understanding consciousness and designing social robots.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Language and thought: introducing representation

8 ratings at OpenLearn

How does what you say come to mean something? Does what you say inherently represent what you, the speaker, think it means, whatever that might be, or does what you say carry its own meaning, ...

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Language, Perception, Attention, and Memory in Psychology - Lecture 7

1 rating

Explore language, perception, attention, and memory in psychology. Discover animal communication, visual illusions, and the interplay between cognitive processes in this engaging lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Foundations of Psychology - This Is Your Brain

1 rating

Explore the relationship between mind and body, examining dualism vs. materialism, and delve into basic neurophysiology and brain structure in this engaging psychology lecture.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals

Discover a transformative approach to decision-making that can help you achieve ambitious goals through small, manageable steps and cognitive strategies for improved performance and personal growth.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Do We See Reality as It Is?

Cognitive scientist explores how our minds construct reality, challenging our perception of the world and questioning if we experience it as it truly is or as we need it to be.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

Is Reality a Controlled Hallucination? - Exploring Consciousness and Perception

Explore consciousness as a controlled hallucination through innovative theories and experiments. Delve into perception, self-awareness, and the nature of reality with neuroscientist Anil Seth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Your Brain on Video Games

Explore the surprising cognitive benefits of action-packed video games, including improved learning, focus, and multitasking abilities, as revealed by cognitive researcher Daphne Bavelier.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Rethinking Thinking - How Intelligent Are Other Animals

Explore animal intelligence beyond humans, examining cognitive abilities in chimps, dolphins, crows, parrots, octopuses, and swarm species. Scientists discuss the nature of intelligence and its evolution across species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

AI - Humanity's Final Invention?

Exploring the potential impact of artificial superintelligence on humanity's future, discussing its development, risks, and implications for our species' dominance on Earth.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Why Your Brain Blinds You For 2 Hours Every Day

Explore how your brain creates a predicted reality, filling gaps and altering time perception, raising profound questions about consciousness, free will, and the nature of your perceived world.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Neuroscience of Consciousness

Explore the fascinating neuroscience of consciousness with Prof. Anil Seth, delving into how our biology shapes our unique experiences and sense of self.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video