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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


  • N

    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Court Systems, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 956 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (956) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Microarchitecture, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software

    4.5 stars, 200 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (200) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Dietetics, Ancient History, Clinical Practices, Food and Beverage

    4.6 stars, 139 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (139) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IE Business School

    Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Financial Policy, International Finance, Business Economics, International Relations, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Analysis, Socioeconomics, Business Risk Management, Social Sciences, Growth Strategies, Public Policies, Fiscal Management

    4.8 stars, 187 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Technical Communication, Data Strategy, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Technical Management, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Leadership, Real Estate

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8 stars, 541 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (541) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    La Disrupción del Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Bank Regulations, Business Transformation, Financial Systems, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Governance, Cryptography, World History

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    From Idea to Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Commercialization, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Decision Making, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 783 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Source Systems, Data Ingestion, and Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Infrastructure, Terraform, Extract, Transform, Load, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Import/Export, IT Automation, Data Quality, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD, Data Processing, Data Access, Data Transformation, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Building Codes, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Automation, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.2 stars, 299 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (299) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
  • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: STARWEAVER
  • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • La Disrupción del Blockchain: Universidad Austral
  • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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