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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Anthropology, Economic Development, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Agentic systems, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling, Multimedia
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, File I/O, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Functional Testing, Automation, UI Components, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Security, Business Planning, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Content Creation, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Courage, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Philanthropy, Empowerment, Innovation, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Community Development, Thought Leadership, Social Justice, Teaching, Habit Formation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months