Humanities Courses
Humanities courses can help you learn critical thinking, cultural analysis, historical context, and ethical reasoning. You can build skills in effective communication, argumentation, and interpreting diverse perspectives. Many courses introduce tools like digital archives, text analysis software, and collaborative platforms that enhance research and presentation methods. Key topics often include literature, philosophy, art history, and sociology, allowing you to explore human experiences and societal developments through various lenses.
Popular Humanities Courses and Certifications
Status: Free TrialThe Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Culture, Public History, Journalism, Social Justice, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, 3D Modeling, World History, Social Impact
Status: Free TrialDuke University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Honesty, Journalism, Blogs, Content Creation, Meditation & Breathwork, Persistence, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Investigation, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Editing, Peer Review
Status: Free TrialWesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creativity
Status: Free TrialRice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Impact, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Studies, Peer Review, Science and Research, Environment, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Investigation, Data Analysis
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Color Matching, Branding, Sensory Systems Analysis, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Layout Design, Media and Communications, Digital Design, Visual Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Art History, Adobe Creative Cloud
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Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Ancient History, World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Social Studies, European History, Mathematics Education, Socioeconomics, Creativity, Social Impact
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialThe Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Creativity, Market Trend, Creative Thinking, Product Design, Production Process, World History, Social Sciences, Consumer Behaviour, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music History, Compassion, World Music, Political Sciences, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Classical Music, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Aesthetics, International Relations, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Ancient History
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Diversity Awareness, Global Marketing, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Social Justice, Sociology, Market Opportunities
Status: Free TrialDartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Social Justice, World History, Art History, Writing and Editing, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sociology, Advocacy, Political Sciences
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphics Software, Visual Storytelling, Digital Design, Design Software, Color Matching, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Creativity, Art History, Technical Drawing, Peripheral Devices
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses
- Modern and Contemporary Art and Design:Â The Museum of Modern Art
- Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society:Â Duke University
- Creative Essay Writing: Explore the Personal & Powerful:Â Skillshare
- Creative Writing:Â Wesleyan University
- Introduction to Archaeology:Â Rice University
- Intermediate Visual Communication Skills for Non-Designers:Â University of Colorado Boulder
- Historia del Arte a través del tiempo: Universidad de Palermo
- Fashion As Design:Â The Museum of Modern Art
- Korean Philosophy Electives:Â Sungkyunkwan University
- American History Through Baseball:Â University of Colorado Boulder
