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U.S. History Courses

U.S. History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methods, and effective communication through written and oral presentations. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and historical databases, allowing you to engage with original documents and artifacts while developing a deeper understanding of historical context and its relevance to contemporary issues.

Popular U.S. History Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, European History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology

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    Beginner · Course · 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, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Design, 3D Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master US GAAP: Analyze Foundations & Codification

    Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, General Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Specialized Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance

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    SkillUp

    Name Screening and Reporting Obligations - US

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Due Diligence, Verification And Validation, Incident Response, Asset Protection, Threat Detection, Investigation, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    US Corporate Income Taxation and Policies

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax Management, Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Laws, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Verify Jira History: Confirm Accuracy Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Issue Tracking, Investigation, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Reconciliation, Timelines, Anomaly Detection, Dependency Analysis, User Story, Verification And Validation, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Project Documentation, Auditing, Workflow Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Validate and Track Data History Confidently

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Reconciliation, Code Reusability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply US GAAP: Prepare & Evaluate Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Accounting, Fixed Asset, Finance, Accounts Receivable, Credit Risk, Investments

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    SkillUp

    Protecting Against Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing—US

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Governance, Operational Risk, Financial Systems, Compliance Training, Threat Detection, Internal Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    IAPP CIPP/US Privacy Professional Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Labor Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Information Management, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Court Systems, Incident Response, Legal Strategy, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Social Studies, Culture, Aesthetics, European History, Liberal Arts, World History, Mathematics Education

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Master US GAAP: Analyze Foundations & Codification: EDUCBA
  • Name Screening and Reporting Obligations - US: SkillUp
  • US Corporate Income Taxation and Policies: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Verify Jira History: Confirm Accuracy Fast: Coursera
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • Validate and Track Data History Confidently: Coursera
  • Apply US GAAP: Prepare & Evaluate Financial Statements: EDUCBA
  • Protecting Against Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing—US: SkillUp

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