Brain Plasticity Courses and Certifications

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School

Introduction to Psychology

9 reviews

There is no more salient topic in the global information age than the human condition, including learning, behavior and dysfunction.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Practical Neuroscience: 30+ Exercises for a Better Brain

128 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
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Understanding the Brain

220 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

95 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

TEDx

How the Brain Changes of Motherhood Help Human Survival

Explore how maternal brain changes contribute to human survival, challenging the notion of "mom brain" as a deficit and revealing its evolutionary advantages.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Royal Institution

The Neuroscience of Addiction

Neuroscientist Marc Lewis challenges the disease model of addiction, offering a developmental perspective and exploring neuroplasticity as a path to recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

media.ccc.de

The Unfolding Space Glove: A Wearable for the Visually Impaired

Innovative wearable device translates 3D vision into haptic stimuli, enabling visually impaired individuals to explore their surroundings through vibrations on the back of the hand.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Psychedelics for Mental Health - Exploring New Frontiers in Treatment

Exploring psychedelic drugs' potential to revolutionize mental health treatment, Dr. Ellenbroek shares research findings and discusses the promising future of this emerging field in neuroscience.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Biological Psychology - Psychology A-Level AQA Paper 2

Comprehensive exploration of biological psychology topics for AQA A-level, covering nervous system, brain function, endocrine system, and biological rhythms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

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

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

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

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

Edan Meyer

A New Theory for How the Brain Learns

Explore a novel theory on brain learning, focusing on neuronal burst firing for feedback signaling and solving the credit assignment problem in hierarchical circuits.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Hippocampal Network Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation - Azahara Oliva (Cornell)

Explore hippocampal network mechanisms underlying memory consolidation, focusing on timescales of plasticity and biological processes that bridge neural events across different temporal spans.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course