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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


  • P

    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Timelines, Life Sciences, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Public History, Digital Publishing, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Data Modeling, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Semantic Web

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    310 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Culture, Social Studies, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yad Vashem

    Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Culture, Public History, Political Sciences, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Становлення сучасної України

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System

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