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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Computing

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Informatics, Personal Attributes, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Informatics, Intercultural Competence, Emergency Services, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Informatics, Health Care, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Road Safety & Indigenous Communities: Safe Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Equity, Safety Standards, Grant Writing, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Community Outreach, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Studies

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Gain Self Discipline, Willpower, Self-Control And Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Discipline, Time Management, Stress Management, Resilience, Productivity, Personal Development, Decisiveness, Mindfulness, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Governance

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (73) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability, Scientific Methods, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Current Issues in Ethics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Image Analysis, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Social Impact, Large Language Modeling, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Epidemiology, Plaintiff, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    النظام النقدي | Monetary System

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Financial Systems, International Finance, Financial Policy, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, World History, Economics, Economic Development

    4.9 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning

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

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies: American Council on Exercise
  • Public Health Leadership: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Road Safety & Indigenous Communities: Safe Systems Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gain Self Discipline, Willpower, Self-Control And Resilience: Alex Genadinik
  • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
  • Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Current Issues in Ethics and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • النظام النقدي | Monetary System: Alfaisal University | KLD

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