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Civil War Courses

Courses on the Civil War can help you learn about key events, significant figures, military strategies, and the social impacts of the conflict. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, historical maps, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of the era and allow you to engage with the material in a hands-on way.


Popular Civil War Courses and Certifications


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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

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    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

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    Columbia University

    Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Construction, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Timelines, Real Estate, Finance, Business Transformation, Innovation

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Industrial Piping Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Construction Engineering, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Blueprint Reading, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Failure Analysis, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Technical Standard

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Systems Design

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    L&T EduTech

    Airport Infrastructure Development

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Building Information Modeling, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Capacity Planning, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Landscape Architecture, Construction Estimating, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Transportation Operations

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    L&T EduTech

    Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Operations, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Water Sustainability, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Civil Engineering, Data Analysis Software, Prioritization, Governance, Resilience, Environment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular civil war courses

  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Construction Management: Columbia University
  • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
  • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Airport Infrastructure Development: L&T EduTech
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
  • Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction: L&T EduTech

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