Unfolding Potential

Program Overview

INR 4900* Program Fees

6 Weeks Duration

Recorded and Live sessions Teaching Method

“Unfolding Potential – The Interdisciplinary Science Behind Cognitive Efficiency and Optimal Human Functioning”

This innovative course offers a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted world of cognitive sciences. It explores how cognition, emotion, physiology, and behavior interconnect to drive personal and professional success and unlock potential in oneself or in a professional setting. The Cognitive Science Course content covers diverse perspectives, inviting an understanding of cognition and potential through both Eastern and Western traditions. This Cognitive Science program serves as one of the first courses under the Department of Cognitive Sciences and Psychology as well as a teaser for the Masters Program of Cognitive Sciences, Learning, and Technology.

Final Deadline: June 15, 2024

Admission Open

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Learning Outcome

Gain insights into the richness of cognitive sciences
Capacity to think critically and improve decision-making
Appreciation for divergent thinking
Understand the interconnectedness between thought/mind, emotion and behavior
Tools necessary for improving cognitive efficiency, resilience, and wellbeing

Faculty

Dr Nandtia Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz

Head of department of Cognitive Sciences and Psychology
Qualification: Ph.D

Shone Surendran

Visiting Faculty Qualification: PhD Education, MRes Educational and Social Research, MSc History and Philosophy of Science, BA Philosophy (Hons) AFHEA

J. Sophie von Lieres

Assistant professor Qualification: BSc in Psychology; MSc in Psychology; PhD in Psychology

Miriam Silverman

Visiting Faculty Qualification: BSc in Psychology; PysD in Psychology; Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Reflective Practice Facilitator Mentor

Shashi Kant Shankar

Assistant professor Qualification: PhD in Information Society Technologies, Masters of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, Masters of Computer Applications, and Bachelors of Science in Information Technology

Unfolding Potential – The Interdisciplinary Science Behind Cognitive Efficiency and Optimal Human Functioning

Ekaterina Muravevskaia

Assistant professor

Dr Malini

Professor

Sucheta Kamath

Professor of Practice

Experts and Advisors

Dr Sidney Strauss

Adjunct Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, India; Professor Emeritus at the School of Education,
Tel Aviv University, Israel

Dr. Frank Fischer

Adjunct Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, India; Chair, Education and Educational Psychology, Director of Munich Center of Learning Sciences, Munich, Germany

Dr C.R Mukundan

Assistant professor Qualification: BSc in Psychology; MSc in Psychology; PhD in Psychology

Dr Shyam Diwakar

Director of the Mind Brain Center, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri

Dr Miriam Rainer

Professor, Head of the Virtual Reality and Neurocognition lab; Professor, Head of the Virtual Reality and Neurocognition lab
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, NeuCogs Ltd, Co-Founder, Chief Science officerCo-Founder, Chief Science officer
BrainVu

Dr. Kamal Bijlani

Dean, Artificial Intelligence, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri

Dr. Andreas Demetriou

Cyprus Academy of Sciences Letters and Arts and University of Nicosia and University of Cyprus
Psychology, Greece

Amrita Ahead Advantage

7th Best University in India

Immersive learning experience

Affordable

Expert Mentoring

Industry-aligned curriculum

Industry Webinars

Course Curriculum

During the data analytics certification, students have access to top-tier content in the form of videos, case studies, and projects created by industry leaders and top faculty.

Cognitive Science Behind Designing Instructions

Course Title

Module 1: The Interdisciplinary Nature of Cognitive Sciences and Unfolding Potential

Module 2: Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, and the Mind

Module 3: You and Your Future-Self: Unfolding Personal Potential by Connecting Executive Function, Mental Time-Travel and Emotional Agility

Module 4: The Power of Critical Thinking

Module 5: Diversity in Cognition

Module 6: Vedantic Philosophy of Cognition and Mind

Module 7:Harnessing Your Potential – Tools for Efficiency, Resilience and Well-being

Eligibility for Data analytics certification courses

Minimum Qualification :

Students UG/PG
Educators/Trainers
Managers/Team leads
NGOs
Social workers
Medical professionals

Assessment Criteria

The participant must score minimum marks/grades as decided by the university to receive a certificate of completion.

Course Highlights

Certification From Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: On successful completion of the course, the participants will receive a certificate directly from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Learn From The Experts: Classes by vastly experienced Faculty and Industry Experts from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

The Amrita
Accreditations & Rankings

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC),Government of India accredited our University with the topmost ‘A++’ grade. The Schools under the aegis of Amrita University have over 108 programmes in disciplines as diverse as Biotechnology, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, Communication, Arts & Science and Education, providing our students with an outstanding training in our several campuses across multiple states. Needless to add, this multi-disciplinary character of our University facilitates a laudable synergy within our midst greatly enabling us all to derive maximum benefit from the expertise of each other. The Amrita AHEAD programs are WES accredited in the United States and Canada.
Amrita ranked 7th Best University in India- NIRF, Govt. of India