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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


  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • E

    Emory University

    Conflict Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication

    4.8 stars, 459 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis, Culture

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests

    4.9 stars, 215 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    The AI-Native Leadership Transition

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Governance, Business Transformation, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, Overcoming Objections, Business Leadership, Leadership, Storytelling, Executive Presence, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Gap Analysis, Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, AI Integrations, Clinical Assessment, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Informatics, Precision Medicine, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Predictive Modeling

    4.6 stars, 348 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Atlassian

    Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

    4.7 stars, 3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment

    4.8 stars, 291 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Classical Music, Liberal Arts, Music, Art History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Music History, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Music Performance, Advocacy, Culture, Case Studies, Education and Training, Pedagogy

    4.7 stars, 182 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (182) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials: MedCerts
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
  • The AI-Native Leadership Transition: Microsoft
  • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • Version Control with Git: Atlassian

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