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American History Courses

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.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    443 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    DDoS Attacks and Defenses

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Network Security, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things, Servers

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, Test Tools, Debugging, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Musical Composition

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    169 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Politics of Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Art History, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Interactive Learning, Student-Centred Learning, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Impact, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Primary Care, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Training and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Leadership, Nurse Education, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Innovation, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Governance, Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, European History, Governance, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Software Defined Networking: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
  • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
  • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston
  • Nursing Informatics Training and Education: University of Minnesota

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