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Humanities Courses

Humanities courses can help you learn critical thinking, cultural analysis, historical context, and ethical reasoning. You can build skills in effective communication, argumentation, and interpreting diverse perspectives. Many courses introduce tools like digital archives, text analysis software, and collaborative platforms that enhance research and presentation methods. Key topics often include literature, philosophy, art history, and sociology, allowing you to explore human experiences and societal developments through various lenses.


Popular Humanities Courses and Certifications


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    Berklee

    How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Registration

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Foundations of Time and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Adobe Premiere, Editing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The Basics of Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Low Poly Art For Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Client Services, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Video Editing, Editing, Social Media Content, Style Guides, Social Media Strategy, Rapport Building, Data Maintenance, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Customer Retention, File Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Cloud Storage, Relationship Building

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Procreate Dreams for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Video Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Knowledge of Apple Software, Graphics Software, Data Import/Export, Apple software proficiency, User Interface (UI), Design

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Creative Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Photography, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Video Editing, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Target Market, Writing, Sales Presentations, Editing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Creativity, Program Standards

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Electronic Music Performance Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Peripheral Devices

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Fondamentaux de l’infographie

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Public Affairs, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses

  • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
  • The Art of Filmmaking: Foundations of Time and Space: California Institute of the Arts
  • The Basics of Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Low Poly Art For Video Games: Michigan State University
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career: Skillshare
  • Procreate Dreams for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film: Skillshare
  • Electronic Music Performance Techniques: Berklee

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