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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


  • C

    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

    ★ 4.6 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Hôtel “De l'étoile” - a hotel in crisis?

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Hospitality Management, Demand Planning, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Customer Demand Planning, Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Presentations, Case Studies, Brand Management, Financial Data, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Operational Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    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, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Asset Management

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Effective Talent Management & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Management Training And Development, People Development, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Training and Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Build Tools, Object Oriented Design, Test Script Development, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Test Data, Scripting, Test Tools, Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Code Reusability, File I/O, Data Access, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Systems, File Management, System Configuration

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Demand Generation, Property Management, Decision Intelligence, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Sales, Customer Engagement, Automation, Risk Management, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Market Analysis

    ★ 3.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Cooking, Calendar Management, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations

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

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

  • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera
  • Hôtel “De l'étoile” - a hotel in crisis?: ESSEC Business School
  • Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002: Packt
  • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University
  • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels: Packt
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks: Packt

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