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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 Pennsylvania

    What is Compliance?

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医药与中华传统文化

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Medical History Documentation, Medical Practices and Procedures, Nutrition and Diet, Ancient History, Liberal Arts

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    Nanjing University

    Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Immigration Law, Demography, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

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    Nanjing University

    理解马克思

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Sociology, Economic Development, Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Fashion

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Transformation, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Strategic Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Hotel Operations, Asset Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Space is Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, Music History, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Writing

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The 3D Printing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Materials science, Business Economics, Product Development, Innovation, New Product Development

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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
  • 中医药与中华传统文化 : Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Jewish Diaspora in Modern China: Nanjing University
  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
  • Sustainable Fashion: Copenhagen Business School
  • Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management: ESSEC Business School
  • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo

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