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
University 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
Dartmouth 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
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Public History, Political Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Family Law, Estate Planning, Legal Proceedings, Intellectual Property, Civil Procedures, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Jury Trial, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Case Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Political Sciences, Appeals, Business Administration, Tax Laws, Labor Law, Legal Risk
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Political Sciences, Intellectual Property
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O.P. Jindal Global University
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: World History
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Culture
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Economics
Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Public Safety and National Security, Governance
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Economics
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Oral Expression, Aesthetics, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity
Best free American History courses
High-quality free American History courses you can start today.
- Reconstructing America's StoryUniversity of PennsylvaniaBeginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
- Benjamin Franklin and His WorldUniversity of PennsylvaniaBeginner1 - 4 WeeksFree
- The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910University of VirginiaBeginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
Best American History courses from University of Colorado Boulder
Top-rated American History courses offered by University of Colorado Boulder on Coursera.
- American History Through BaseballUniversity of Colorado BoulderBeginner3 - 6 MonthsUniversity of Colorado Boulder
- Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism ToolkitUniversity of Colorado BoulderBeginner1 - 4 WeeksUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Best American History certificate programs
Earn a certificate in American History from top universities and companies.
- American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th CenturyDartmouth CollegeBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Foundations of American LawUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
Best American History courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly American History courses with no prerequisites.
- American Politics, Society, and HistoryO.P. Jindal Global UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- America Through Foreign EyesRice UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910University of VirginiaBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
