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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


  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Linux for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Unix Shell, User Provisioning, System Monitoring, Shell Script, Operating Systems, System Software, Patch Management, Software Installation, OS Process Management

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, OAuth, JavaScript Frameworks, Webpack, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Application Design, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development, Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Software Versioning, Software Design, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Branding, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    4.4 stars, 358 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (358) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Microsoft 365: Tips and Tricks to Help You Work Efficiently

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Excel Formulas, Calendar Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Setting Appointments, Spreadsheet Software, Coordinating, Microsoft Teams, Productivity, Email Automation, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Word, Scheduling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Socioeconomics, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Art History, Environmental Monitoring

    4.9 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Electronic Media

    4.6 stars, 204 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Refugees in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Case Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Demography, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Political Sciences, European History

    4.8 stars, 577 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Optimizing and Deploying ASP.NET Core Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, API Design, API Testing, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Software Documentation, Flask (Web Framework), Scalability, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Versioning, System Monitoring, Debugging, Query Languages, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 794 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (794) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Coding, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, CPT Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Registration, Health Information Management, Managed Care, Payment Processing

    4.7 stars, 651 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing: IE Business School
  • Microsoft 365: Tips and Tricks to Help You Work Efficiently: Madecraft
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
  • Optimizing and Deploying ASP.NET Core Web APIs: Packt

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