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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems, Change Management, Business Software, Organizational Change, System Implementation, IT Management, Enterprise Application Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Case Studies, Business Management, Business Strategy

    4.7 stars, 851 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (851) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing

    4.8 stars, 487 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (487) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Intro to International Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Market Data, Forecasting, Performance Metric, Analytics, Financial Trading, Performance Analysis, Financial Analysis, R Programming, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Trend Analysis, Investment Management, Investments, R (Software), Risk Analysis

    4.4 stars, 223 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (223) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Arbitration, Litigation Support, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Document Management, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI literacy, Client Services, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Public History

    4.8 stars, 470 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (470) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    4.2 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Patient Positioning, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety

    4.8 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, World History, Social Justice, Culture, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Diversity Awareness, Performing Arts, Creativity, Health Equity

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (28) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Advanced Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Budgets, Brand Loyalty, Customer Acquisition Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Data Management, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Customer Engagement, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Enterprise Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Intro to International Marketing: Yonsei University
  • Applying Data Analytics in Finance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System

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