Synaptic Plasticity Courses and Certifications

Synapses, Neurons and Brains

10 ratings

Neurons work as computational microchips: learn synaptic signaling, passive and active membrane properties, Hodgkin-Huxley spikes, plasticity, cable theory, and cortical simulation in the Blue Brain Project.

• Coursera
• 10 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks.

7 ratings

Discover how neurons work together to create complex networks inside the brain.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Neurobiology I

646 ratings at Coursera

Study how the nervous system works: neuroanatomy, neuronal cell biology, ion channels and membrane potentials, neurotransmitter release, synaptic transmission and plasticity, plus common neuroscience techniques.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 2

Examine opioid and endocannabinoid pharmacology: how G-protein coupled receptors produce analgesia, tolerance and dependence, plus silent and tripartite synapses and genetic connectivity-mapping tools.

• Coursera
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Computational Neuroscience: Neuronal Dynamics of Cognition

1 rating

This course explains the mathematical and computational models that are used in the field of theoretical neuroscience to analyze the collective dynamics of thousands of interacting neurons.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Computational Neuroscience

1 rating

Quantitatively models neuronal activity, spike encoding, and synaptic plasticity to explain learning, memory, cognition, and decision-making.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Edan Meyer

A New Theory for How the Brain Learns

An accessible paper walkthrough on burst-dependent synaptic plasticity and biologically plausible learning in hierarchical neural circuits.

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

Artem Kirsanov

Why Different Neuron Parts Learn Differently - Compartmentalized Plasticity in Pyramidal Neurons

Explore how pyramidal neurons use distinct plasticity rules in different compartments, revealing compartmentalized learning mechanisms in apical vs basal dendrites.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Dendritic Spines

Explore the structure, function, and significance of dendritic spines in neuronal communication and plasticity.

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

The Julia Programming Language

NeuralODEs - Modeling Synaptic Tagging and Capture Dynamics

Explore NeuralODEs with prospective configuration to model synaptic tagging & capture dynamics in memory formation using Julia's computational power for biologically plausible neural simulations.

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

The Julia Programming Language

Introduction to Computational Neuroscience with Neuroblox.jl

Dive into computational neuroscience using Neuroblox.jl to simulate brain dynamics from single neurons to large circuits, with hands-on model building and data fitting in Julia.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CodeEmporium

Understanding the Perceptron - From Neural Networks to Machine Learning

Explore the foundational concepts of neural networks through the Perceptron algorithm, from basic neuron mechanics to practical implementation details with interactive quizzes and demonstrations.

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

Basic Concepts in Neurophysiology

Il corso si propone di trattare in modo semplice i concetti neurofisiologici di base per la comprensione delle funzioni nervose e mentali che saranno affrontati nei corsi più specialistici. Le prime l

• Federica
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course