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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Negotiation, International Relations, Rapport Building, Diplomacy

    4.7 stars, 679 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (679) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security

    4.7 stars, 634 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (634) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, World History

    4.6 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI Ethics and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Regulatory Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Environmental Policy, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Information Technology, Professionalism, Automation, Risk Management Framework, Social Justice, Auditing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Culture, Governance, Public Safety and National Security

    4.8 stars, 519 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Terraform: State Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Devops Tools, IT Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Versioning, Version Control, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Operating Systems, Software Systems, System Programming, Cybersecurity, Real Time Data, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Systems Design

    4.3 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Applied Mathematics, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Mathematical Software, Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 978 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (978) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Personal Development

    4.8 stars, 628 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Paradigms and Practices in Cross-Cultural Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Management, Case Studies, Analysis, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Business, Communication, Social Media

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Health Equity, Social and Human Services, Child Development, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Advocacy, Research, Adjudication

    4.7 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Music Performance

    4.6 stars, 173 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
  • AI Ethics and Policy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
  • Terraform: State Management and Advanced Operations: KodeKloud
  • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
  • Paradigms and Practices in Cross-Cultural Management: Sage Publications

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