Meet your brain: a short introduction to neuroscience

Course Overview

Skills and Knowledge Acquired:
This course will provide students with an introduction to the Neurocognitive and Behavioral Approach (NBA). Students will gain an understanding of the four brain structures responsible for decisions and internal conflicts. They will also learn how to recognize which part of the brain is active and how to look at the world from a different perspective. Additionally, students will acquire knowledge of complex theories and how to break them down into easy to digest chunks of information.


Contribution to Professional Growth:
This course contributes to professional growth by providing an introduction to the Neurocognitive and Behavioral Approach (NBA), a multi-disciplinary approach based on 25 years of scientific research. Through this course, learners gain an understanding of the four brain structures that are responsible for all of our decisions and internal conflicts. By recognizing which part of the brain is active, learners can gain a new perspective on the world and gain insight into how to make better decisions. Additionally, the course is well-paced and includes closed captions for greater ease of understanding.


Suitability for Further Education:
This course is suitable for preparing further education as it provides a comprehensive introduction to the Neurocognitive and Behavioral Approach (NBA). It covers complex theories in an easy to digest format, with humorous narrative and closed captions enabled for greater ease. It is highly rated by students, with many stating that "everybody should take this". For a more advanced course, please check Master your Brain: The Science of Leadership or Neuroscience for Parents available on Udemy.