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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


  • P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireless Networks, Network Support, Network Routers, Virtual Networking, Ansible, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    4.1 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Client Services, Incident Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Service Improvement, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Technical Support and Services

    4.5 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Science and Research, Education and Training, Music, Teaching, Pedagogy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Peer Review, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Algorithms, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 101 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Industrial Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Planning And Design, Malware Protection, Information Technology Architecture

    4 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Policy, Social Impact, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 185 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (185) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Community Organizing, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lund University

    Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, High Voltage, Radiology, Power Electronics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Pump Stations, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Electronic Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Equipment Design, Materials science, Sustainable Engineering

    4.7 stars, 107 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Sociology, Child Development, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies, Human Development, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Mental Concentration, Prioritization, Personal Care, Relationship Building, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yad Vashem

    Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Pearson
  • Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist: Dell
  • II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R: Coursera
  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • Industrial Cybersecurity: Edureka
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University

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