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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


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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy, Writing, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Moneyball and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Social Studies, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Global Marketing, International Relations, Demography, Market Opportunities, Franchising, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    Morehouse College

    Activism in Sports and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Social Impact, Public History, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Case Studies

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6 stars, 300 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    The Making of US Foreign Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, International Finance, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, European History, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Case Studies, Content Creation, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations, Public History, Media and Communications, World History, European History

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern American Poetry

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Art History, Oral Expression, Socioeconomics, World History, Aesthetics

    4.3 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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 stars, 506 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Cultural Diversity

    4.6 stars, 811 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (811) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass: Dartmouth College
  • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Activism in Sports and Culture: Morehouse College
  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Making of US Foreign Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne: Dartmouth College
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia

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