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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


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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Systems Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Engineering Practices, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Construction, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Return On Investment, System Configuration, Tax Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Context

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Informatics, Dependency Analysis

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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Natural Resource Management, World History, Culture, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, European History, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Electronic Media

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    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Health, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases

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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology

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

  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
  • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Arctic Economy: University of Alberta
  • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University

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