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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    738 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Cities

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    470 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Strategies for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Safety Standards, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Construction Inspection, Engineering Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Smart Solid Waste Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Civil Engineering, Construction, Radiation Protection, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Land Management, Process Engineering, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Transportation Operations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Concrete Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Analytical Testing, Chemistry, Water Quality

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Techniques for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Construction, Construction Management, ArcGIS, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Decision Support Systems, Building Information Modeling, As-Built Drawings, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Data Manipulation, Network Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 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
  • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
  • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Construction Management: Columbia University
  • Airport Infrastructure Development: L&T EduTech
  • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Strategies for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
  • Smart Solid Waste Management: L&T EduTech

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