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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, User Story, Market Research, Product Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Market Analysis, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 432 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (432) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Computer Science, Computer Programming

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Lab - Develop RAG Apps with Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods I

    Skills you'll gain: Informatics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Systems Development, Simulations, Solution Architecture, Agentic systems, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7 stars, 3.6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Social Impact, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Microarchitecture

    4.7 stars, 13K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Accounting, Responsible AI, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Internal Controls, Classification Algorithms, Internal Auditing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Power BI, Machine Learning

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Meta

    Advertising with Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Social Media, Media Planning, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Performance marketing, Budget Management, Digital Advertising, Campaign Planning, Budgeting

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Microsoft AI Product Manager: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
  • Lab - Develop RAG Apps with Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases: Amazon Web Services
  • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
  • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities: Pearson
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine

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