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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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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality, Professional Development

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response

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    577 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Ancient History

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Containerization, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability

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    Yonsei University

    Spatial Data Science and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Microservices, Scalability, Service Level, Data Architecture, Software Design, System Testing, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Database Systems, System Monitoring, Web Applications, Application Development, Data Processing, Big Data

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning

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    University of California, Irvine

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Security, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Network Security, Software Versioning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
  • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University
  • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder

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