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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 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

    4.6
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Timelines, Case Studies, Visual Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Collaborative Software, Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    351 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Humanidades digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Analysis, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Image Analysis, Research, Public History, Open Source Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    919 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Marketing and Public Relations, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Music History, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Court Systems, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    945 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Arctic Economy: University of Alberta
  • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
  • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva
  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Humanidades digitales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University

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