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Global History Courses

Global history courses can help you learn about major events, cultural exchanges, and the impact of imperialism across different regions. You can build skills in critical analysis, comparative research, and understanding historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools like digital archives, mapping software, and data visualization techniques, which enhance your ability to analyze historical trends and present findings effectively.

Popular Global History Courses and Certifications


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    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Music Performance

    4.6
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    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, International Relations, Social Impact, Public History, Investigation

    4.7
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    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies

    4.6
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    299 reviews

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    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Child Development, Art History

    4.8
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    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    C Programming for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Python Programming, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Java, Unix

    4.5
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    253 reviews

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Physical Science, Architecture and Construction, Research, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Investigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Neurology, Motion Arguments, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.7
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    284 reviews

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    Sage Publications

    Advanced Human Resource Management Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, People Analytics, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, Business Ethics, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Docker Fundamentals and Container Management

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Nginx, OS Process Management, Software Installation, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface, Servers, Software Versioning, Verification And Validation

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    Microsoft

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Sales Tax, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Production Management, Decision Making

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

  • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • C Programming for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
  • Advanced Human Resource Management Strategies: Sage Publications
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Docker Fundamentals and Container Management: LearnKartS

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