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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.6 (123) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Communicating with Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Communication Planning, Oral Expression, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications

    ★ 4.8 (195) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Waste Minimization

    ★ 4.6 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, AI literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (252) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Public History, Anthropology, Community Development, Surveys, Sustainable Development, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Culture, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Zurich

    Myocardial Infarction

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Acute Care, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.8 (469) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, Social Studies, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Retail Sales, Transaction Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Positivity

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (738) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Arbitration, Litigation Support, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Document Management, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI literacy, Client Services, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    ★ 4.2 (100) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, World History, Economics, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity, Business Management, Political Sciences, Export Control, Business Economics, Business Strategy, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Regulations, Investments, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Development

    ★ 4.8 (305) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 3.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School
  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Myocardial Infarction: University of Zurich
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera

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