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.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Literacy, World History, Performing Arts
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Peer Review, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Mockups
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Infographics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Governance, Cryptography, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Context Management, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months