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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 Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • É

    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Production Process, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Waste Minimization, Business Technologies

    4.7 stars, 836 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (836) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative Model Architectures, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Prompt Patterns, Data Cleansing, Query Languages

    4.6 stars, 187 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (187) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Becoming a Sports Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Brand Management, Account Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Arbitration, Wealth Management, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Financial Management, Financial Planning

    4.7 stars, 158 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Campaign Management, Media Buying, Digital Media Strategy, Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Campaign Planning, Data Ethics, Target Audience, Scatter Plots, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    4.6 stars, 461 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (461) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Instrumental Music, Multimedia, Performing Arts, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Google Cloud Platform, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Technologies, Data Governance, Big Data, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Digital Transformation, Data Structures, Data Collection

    4.6 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Pixel Art for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    4.5 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (281) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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

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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 289 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Productivity Software, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Data Store, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Value Propositions, Security Controls

    4.5 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principles of Financial Leadership: University of Cambridge
  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career: IBM
  • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University
  • Introduction to Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
  • Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto

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