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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

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Leadership Studies, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Business Management, Culture, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Sociology

    4.8 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (198) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Eclipse (Software), Code Review, CI/CD, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Release Management

    4.1 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Crisis Management

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Behavioral Economics, Employee Relations, Financial Policy, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Decision Making, AI Personalization

    4.3 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Creative Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Nursing Management, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics, Cultural Diversity

    4.3 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Version Control, Document Management, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Loss Prevention

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (94) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Deep Learning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Git with GitLab and BitBucket

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Bitbucket, Version Control, GitLab, Code Review, CI/CD, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, User Accounts

    4.5 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva: Coursera
  • Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills: University of Michigan
  • The Creative Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive: Coursera

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