American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Culture, International Relations, Finance, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Governance, Community Development, Advocacy, Data Analysis, Economic Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Intellectual Property, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Personal Injury Law, Economics, Resource Allocation, Compensation Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Social Studies, World History, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Physiology, Habit Formation, Productivity, Psychology, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Culture, Data-Driven Marketing, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Digital Analysis, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, World History, Writing, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Laws, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks