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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


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    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Information Management, Health Technology, General Networking, Culture

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    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Policy Analysis, Public Works, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Environment, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, Policy Development, European History

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Analytical Skills

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    American Council on Exercise

    Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Client Services, Customer Acquisition Management, Nutrition Education, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Active Listening, Health Education

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Instrumental Music, Multimedia, Performing Arts, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Today’s Music Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Events and Conferences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

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    Stanford Online

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Caregiving, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Long Term Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Mental Health

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    Berklee

    Teoria Musical

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Analysis Software, Climate Change Programs, Simulation and Simulation Software, Qualitative Research, Resilience

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
  • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
  • Evolución: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Today’s Music Industry: West Virginia University
  • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford Online

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