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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


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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Surveys, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills, Performance Review, Document Management, Analysis

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    LearnKartS

    POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Accountability, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Social Media

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Data Integration, Vector Databases, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geometry, Physics

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    Packt

    Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

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    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Customer Analysis, Sales Enablement, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Taking Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Teams, Sales, Email Automation, Customer Insights, Data Quality, Customer Data Management, Enterprise Sales, Customer Engagement, Microsoft Power Platform

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Organizations of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Development, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Human Resource Strategy, People Management, Process Design, Professional Development, Workforce Management, Innovation, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Culture

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI Empowerment for Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Security, Small Business Accounting, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Content Creation, Customer Service

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Securing AI and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Security, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Preprocessing, Anomaly Detection, Security Testing, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning

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    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Aware Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance, Asset Management, Financial Market, Climate Change Adaptation, Investments, Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Sustainable Business, Equities, Risk Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Economics

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

  • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Vanderbilt University
  • POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment: LearnKartS
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
  • Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job: Packt
  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: Microsoft
  • Organizations of the Future: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • AI Empowerment for Small Businesses: University of Maryland, College Park

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