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Humanities courses can help you learn critical thinking, cultural analysis, historical context, and ethical reasoning. You can build skills in effective communication, argumentation, and interpreting diverse perspectives. Many courses introduce tools like digital archives, text analysis software, and collaborative platforms that enhance research and presentation methods. Key topics often include literature, philosophy, art history, and sociology, allowing you to explore human experiences and societal developments through various lenses.

Popular Humanities Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Graphics Software, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Design

    ★ 4.5 (435) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review

    ★ 4.9 (553) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Berklee

    Introducción a la guitarra

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    ★ 4.8 (457) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Interactive Learning, Advocacy, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Public History, World History, Research

    ★ 4.6 (152) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

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

    ★ 4.8 (611) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Research

    ★ 4.5 (428) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (595) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Scandinavian Film and Television

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media Production, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Cinematography, Cultural Diversity, European History, International Relations, Case Studies, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Social Justice, Social Impact

    ★ 4.7 (603) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, World History, Research, Investigation, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Storytelling

    ★ 4.4 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Public History, Social Studies, Case Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Culture, Governance

    ★ 4.9 (228) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google AR & VR

    VR and 360 Video Production

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Video Editing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Videography, Media Production, Content Creation, Editing, Cinematography

    ★ 4.7 (897) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Philosophy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Diagram Design, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Case Studies, European History, World History, Motion Arguments, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Anthropology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Research

    ★ 4.8 (238) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses

  • Art for Games: Michigan State University
  • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee
  • Introducción a la guitarra: Berklee
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Scandinavian Film and Television: University of Copenhagen
  • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
  • 中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang): National Taiwan University

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