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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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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Automation, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Workforce Planning, Socioeconomics, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Leadership and Management, Change Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Wind Power Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Engineering Calculations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, PostgreSQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media, Web Analytics

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Maven Analytics

    Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Human Resources Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Microsoft 365, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Teaching, Creativity, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, World History, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Driving engagement, Machine Learning Methods, Behavioral Economics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean 101: Essential Expressions

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Culture, Literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work: University of Michigan
  • Wind Power Generation: L&T EduTech
  • The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis: Maven Analytics
  • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University
  • Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests): Coursera
  • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University

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