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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


  • B

    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, Contract Review, Registration, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Post-Production, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business

    4.8 stars, 5.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Diplomacy, Governance

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Physical Science, Architecture and Construction, Research, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Investigation

    4.9 stars, 410 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (410) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Typography, Color Matching, Storytelling, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Image Quality, Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Photo Editing

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Capital for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Consumption Accounting, Economics, Policy Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Accounting, Accounting Systems, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Research, Innovation, Discussion Facilitation

    4.7 stars, 596 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Health Policy

    4.8 stars, 645 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Database Administration, Information Management, Apache Cassandra, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, Data Modeling, IBM Cloud, Cloud Applications

    4.6 stars, 382 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Leadership: Cross-Cultural Management & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Corporate Strategy, Teamwork, Team Leadership, World History, Negotiation, Branding, Economics, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Political Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Business Management, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Finance, Financial Regulation, Probability Distribution

    4.7 stars, 864 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Zurich

    Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Land Management, Social Sciences, Pollution Prevention, Community Development, Art History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Sociology

    4.7 stars, 192 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Process Flow Diagrams, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Natural Capital for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
  • Global Leadership: Cross-Cultural Management & Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance

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