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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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    Universidade de São Paulo

    II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, European History, Science and Research, Education and Training, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Technology & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Persona Development, Problem Solving, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Proposal Development, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Technology Strategies, User Feedback

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Hydraulics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainable Technologies, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Production Process, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, IntelliJ IDEA, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse (Software), File Management, Linux, Open Source Technology, Release Management, Command-Line Interface, Authentications

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    AI ML with Deep Learning and Supervised Models

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Deployment, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Microservice Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Dependency Analysis, Service Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
  • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002: Packt
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS
  • Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare
  • AI ML with Deep Learning and Supervised Models: Simplilearn
  • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University

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