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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PepsiCo

    PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Quantitative Research, Environmental Monitoring, Supply Chain Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Student Engagement, Community Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Git Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Code Review, Linux, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Family Support, Human Learning, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    East Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Transformations in Global Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Logistics Management, Internet Of Things, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Asset Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
  • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius): National Taiwan University
  • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego

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