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World History Courses

World History courses can help you learn about major events, cultural developments, and the impact of historical figures across different eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methodologies, and effective communication of historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools such as timelines, primary source analysis, and digital archives, which enhance your ability to interpret historical data and connect past events to contemporary issues.


Popular World History Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Graphing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Research, Advocacy, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, Email Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Fraud detection

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Spatial Analysis, Art History, Geographic Information Systems, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Integration, Culture, Information Systems

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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Caregiving

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Scrum Master (PSM I) Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Process Development, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Documentation, Portfolio Management, Product Improvement, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Quality Assessment, Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Estimation

    4.6
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Exploratory Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
  • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project: IBM
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester

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