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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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    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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Sciences, Biochemistry, Science and Research, Research, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Derecho romano

    Skills you'll gain: Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law

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    LearnQuest

    Essential Tools For Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Apache, Dependency Analysis, Change Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Performance Management, Application Development, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Lifecycle Management, Web Services, Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Webhook Security, Application Security, Scalability, Software Versioning, Automation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, Ancient History, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Affairs, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Teaching, Pedagogy, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Human Learning, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Human Development, Mentorship, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Petroleum Industry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Probability & Statistics, Performance Measurement, Scope Management, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    The Final Solution to the Jewish Question

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation

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

  • Healthcare Strategy and Innovation: University of Michigan
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Derecho romano: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Essential Tools For Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation: Google Cloud
  • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
  • 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius): National Taiwan University
  • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase: SkillUp

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