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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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    Coursera

    Foundations of Modern Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Project Closure, Operations, Operational Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainable Development, Workforce Development, Environment Health And Safety, Prospecting and Qualification, Environment

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Workforce Management

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Chemistry, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Materials science, Innovation

    4.9
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Agentic systems, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Predictive Modeling, Business Operations

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Future Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Surveys, Survey Creation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Simulations, Forecasting, Contingency Planning, Strategic Planning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Project Design, Systems Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Organizational Change

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Notion for Beginners: Intro to AI Marketing Template Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Campaign Planning, Marketing Planning, AI Enablement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Campaign Management, ChatGPT, Database Management, Automation, Project Planning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Design Thinking for Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Process Management, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, Organizational Change, User Feedback, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Administration, Public Policies, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, R Programming, Applied Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Content Management Systems, Portfolio Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Arizona

    Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Visionary, Cooperation, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Environment, Planning, Innovation, Social Impact

    4.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Artificial Intelligence In Government Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Scalability, Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Initiative and Leadership, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, AI literacy, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Product Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting, Product Requirements

    4.4
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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

  • Foundations of Modern Mining: Coursera
  • Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Building: Design and Specification: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Future Studies: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Notion for Beginners: Intro to AI Marketing Template Mastery: Coursera
  • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera
  • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva : Coursera

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