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Art History Courses

Art history courses can help you learn about key movements, influential artists, and the cultural contexts that shaped various art forms. You can build skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, and effective communication of artistic concepts. Many courses introduce tools like digital archives, art analysis software, and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to research artworks and share your insights with others.


Popular Art History Courses and Certifications


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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration

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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, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Patient Transport, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

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    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Literacy, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Creativity, Mindfulness, Adaptability

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Make.com, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Travel Arrangements, Natural Language Processing

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    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, World History, Technology Strategies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Innovation, European History

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    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

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    University of London

    Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular art history courses

  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Music for Wellness: Berklee
  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation

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