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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


  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management

    4.9 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Content Creation, digital literacy, Storytelling, Creativity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Diversity Awareness

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Java, Software Engineering, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Conceptual Design, Databases

    4.3 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    4.8 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Sales Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Sales Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Support, Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, AI Product Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Overcoming Objections, Prompt Engineering Tools, Taking Meeting Minutes, Meeting Facilitation, Email Automation, Microsoft Teams

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Communication

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

    4.3 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Workflow Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Small Business Accounting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Systems, Inventory Management, Financial Accounting, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Process Optimization, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Expense Management, Vendor Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, High Voltage, Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Mathematical Software, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Design, Basic Electrical Systems

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Build Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Automation, Software Installation

    3.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Digital Creativity: Arizona State University
  • Social Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • Copilot for Sales: Microsoft
  • Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks: Dartmouth College
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business: Packt

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