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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


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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Investigation, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, International Finance, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Governance, Science and Research

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    139 reviews

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    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Chronic Diseases

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Reviews, Research and Design, Design Research

    4.7
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Intercultural Competence, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Egypt before and after pharaohs.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts

    4.5
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    164 reviews

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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, European History, Research, World History, Public History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Culture

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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Public History

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    139 reviews

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Social Studies, Failure Analysis, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Anthropology, Oral Expression, Governance

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela

    Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Food and Beverage, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology

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

  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston

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