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American History Courses

American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.

Popular American History Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Systems, File Management, System Configuration

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Driving engagement, Liberal Arts, Communication, Analysis, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Images and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Art History, Aesthetics, AI literacy, Creativity, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Photography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ancient History, Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Health Disparities, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Community Outreach, Research, Culture, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Collaboration

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Biochemical Assays, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques

    ★ 3.7 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Project Management

    ★ 4.7 (116) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Collaboration, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Compassion, Safety Culture

    ★ 4.7 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Ancient History

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Health Information Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Informatics, Health Care Administration, Strategic Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creative AI: Images and Media: University of the Arts London
  • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm
  • Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I): Coursera
  • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder

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