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World History Courses

World History courses can help you learn about major events, cultural developments, and the impact of historical figures across different eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methodologies, and effective communication of historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools such as timelines, primary source analysis, and digital archives, which enhance your ability to interpret historical data and connect past events to contemporary issues.


Popular World History Courses and Certifications


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    Case Western Reserve University

    Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

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    128 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Synthesis, Query Languages, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Culminating Project in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, User Centered Design

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

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    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

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

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    Coursera

    Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Communication, Continuous Improvement Process, Case Studies, Culture Transformation, Focus Group, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Critical Thinking, Research, Diversity Awareness, Open Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, Liberal Arts, Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Automation Engineering, Matlab

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
  • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Software Defined Networking: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne
  • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh

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