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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lining, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Marketing, Product Assortment, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Market Opportunities, Writing

    4.8 stars, 736 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Scrum Master Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Analysis, Market Opportunities

    4.6 stars, 449 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Challenges in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Diversity Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Branding, Solution Design, Culture, Business Strategy

    4.8 stars, 570 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (570) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Databases, R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    4.4 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

    4.8 stars, 360 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (360) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis

    4.5 stars, 115 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (115) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing

    4.5 stars, 563 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Finance, Market Data, Performance Measurement

    4.6 stars, 782 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Urinalysis, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

    4.8 stars, 356 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (356) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Design, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Cloud Services, Data Security, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Model

    4.7 stars, 256 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Scrum Master Profession: SkillUp
  • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Machine Learning with Apache Spark: IBM
  • Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience: University of California, Davis
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine

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