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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


  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Organizational Change, Content Creation, Hospitality Management, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Search Engine Optimization, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.4 stars, 131 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (131) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Personal Injury Law, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Business Strategy, Contract Compliance, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Business Planning, Brand Management, Lawsuits

    4.8 stars, 274 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (274) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supplier Management, Market Share, Supply Chain Management, Blockchain, Supplier Relationship Management, FinTech, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Accounts Payable, Supplier Risk Management, Cash Management, Procurement, Customer Analysis, Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Prospecting and Qualification, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Systems

    4.6 stars, 382 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (382) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Application Design, Application Development

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Visual Storytelling, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences

    4.4 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Meet & Greet

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Vocabulary, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Grammar

    4.5 stars, 278 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (278) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos de Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mockups, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Development Environment, GitHub, Configuration Management

    4.5 stars, 684 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (684) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Hedge Accounting, General Finance, Equities, Investment Banking, Securities (Finance), International Finance, Finance, Financial Services, Commercial Lending, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Risk Mitigation, Loans

    4.7 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Data & Finance for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Acumen, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development

    4.7 stars, 515 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (515) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Becoming a Sports Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Brand Management, Account Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Arbitration, Wealth Management, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Financial Management, Financial Planning

    4.7 stars, 158 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (158) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public History, International Relations

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Document Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Project Management, Project Coordination, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Delegation Skills, Project Planning

    4.7 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (104) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: STARWEAVER
  • Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
  • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego
  • ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power: Duke University
  • Low Intermediate English: Meet & Greet: Voxy
  • Fundamentos de Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale): EDHEC Business School
  • Data & Finance for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University

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