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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.


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Popular World History Courses and Certifications


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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Capital Markets, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Risk, Market Trend, Market Analysis

    4.3
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Illinois Tech

    History of Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Case Studies, Innovation

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Benjamin Franklin and His World

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Public History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

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

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Social Sciences, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Operations Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Forex - Trading Around the World: Interactive Brokers
  • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
  • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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