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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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    University of Toronto

    Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Research, Storytelling

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    SAE Institute México

    Corrección de Color en DaVinci Resolve

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Color Theory, Post-Production, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Media Production

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to Digital Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, Persuasive Communication, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Culture, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, European History, Art History, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Cinematography

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Color Grading: An Absolute Beginner's Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Cinematography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Black Performance as Social Protest

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy, World History, Music, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Baseball and Americanism

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Economics, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Get Started with Procreate Dreams: Animation for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Multimedia, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Timelines, Storytelling

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    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Fun Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Storytelling, Creativity, Color Theory

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Premiere Pro Pt. 3 — Audio, Color & Exporting

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Data Import/Export, Multimedia, Cinematography, Music, Editing, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
  • Corrección de Color en DaVinci Resolve: SAE Institute México
  • Introduction to Digital Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
  • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
  • Color Grading: An Absolute Beginner's Crash Course: Skillshare
  • Black Performance as Social Protest: University of Michigan
  • Baseball and Americanism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Get Started with Procreate Dreams: Animation for Everyone: Skillshare
  • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Fun Objects: Skillshare

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