Brain Plasticity Courses and Certifications

TED

Growing Evidence of Brain Plasticity

Explore brain plasticity with neuroscientist Michael Merzenich as he discusses the brain's ability to rewire itself, enhancing skills and recovering lost function through innovative research.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

ICTP-SAIFR

Plasticity: An Incredible Brain Capacity

Explore brain plasticity's incredible capacity for adaptation and learning, uncovering its role in neural networks and cognitive processes.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fields Institute

How White Matter Plasticity Shapes Brain Dynamics, Function, and Disease

Discover how white matter plasticity influences brain dynamics, function, and disease mechanisms in this neuroscience exploration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Learning How to Learn with Barbara Oakley

Discover how your brain learns best through memory mastery, procrastination techniques, chunking, diffuse thinking, and sleep's role in transforming information retention.

• CodeSignal
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate
• 4 courses

Practical Neuroscience: 30+ Exercises for a Better Brain

140 ratings at Udemy

Discover 30+ neuroscience exercises to enhance brain plasticity, manage stress, and boost creativity. Practical techniques for daily mental growth and improved cognitive function.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

86 ratings at Coursera

Explore human cognition through psychology's evolution, research methods, language processing, memory systems, perception, attention, and consciousness in this comprehensive introduction.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Using Your Mind to Change Your Brain

581 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how meditation can help modify how you think and act. Strengthen the neural circuits that generate happiness, love, and inner peace.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

World Science Festival

Revealing the Mind - The Promise of Psychedelics

Explore the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment, spiritual exploration, and understanding consciousness through expert discussions on research, cultural practices, and future applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Understanding the Brain

223 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Go inside the most astonishingly complex organ that has ever existed and learn how it works in this engrossing and surprising course on the human brain.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

12 Essential Scientific Concepts

96 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore 12 of science’s bedrock ideas in this course that introduces you to exciting fields like quantum theory, emergence, thermodynamics, and brain plasticity.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

World Science Festival

Rewiring the Brain - The Promise and Peril of Neuroplasticity

Explore neuroplasticity's potential to heal, enhance cognition, and improve athletic performance, while considering ethical implications and the quest for human enhancement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Improving Our Neuroplasticity

Explore experience-based neuroplasticity and its impact on decision-making with Dr. Kelly Lambert's research on rodents, raccoons, and primates, offering insights into brain adaptability and rational choices.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Spark of Genius - Awakening a Better Brain

Explore the potential and ethical implications of brain stimulation techniques like trans-cranial direct current stimulation for enhancing cognitive abilities, memory, and learning in various fields.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

How Neurononsense Keeps Women in Their Place - with Gina Rippon

Investigates misuse of neuroscience to justify gender roles, debunking 'hardwired' brain differences and exploring how neurosexism perpetuates gender gaps. Highlights brain plasticity and societal influences on gender development.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Science of Meditation - Benefits and Brain Effects

Explore the physical and mental health benefits of meditation, including its effects on the brain, well-being, and emotional control. Learn why this practice is so nourishing for mind, body, and spirit.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video