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American History Courses

American 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, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.

Popular American History Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Rapport Building, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 325 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (325) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Advertising and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Electronic Media, Culture, Marketing Psychology, Diversity Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 991 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (991) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 449 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis, Culture

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Advanced C1

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Grammar, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue, Music, Economics

    4.3 stars, 61 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (61) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    PCI DSS v4.0.0 Fundamentals & Compliance Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Security Controls, Compliance Management, Payment Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Compliance Auditing, Data Security, Project Implementation, Audit Planning, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Policies, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

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

    4.6 stars, 794 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (794) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies

    4.6 stars, 299 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (299) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Clinical Data

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Research Ethics, Unstructured Data, Data Mining, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Collection, Data Preprocessing, Health Disparities, Text Mining, Responsible AI, Medical Imaging

    4.6 stars, 516 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (516) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Ancient History, Environmental Science, Mechanics

    4.9 stars, 3.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Research, Personal Development, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Organizational Skills

    4.7 stars, 528 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advertising and Society: Duke University
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
  • English Advanced C1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • PCI DSS v4.0.0 Fundamentals & Compliance Guide: Packt
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford Online

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