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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


  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Maya Culture in Yucatan

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Culture, Anthropology, World History, Sociology, Art History, Writing, European History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Market Data, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Petroleum Industry, Investments, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Data, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

    4.4 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Foundations of Insurance

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ChatGPT - Uses and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, AI literacy, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Generative AI, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Content Creation, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Socioeconomics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7 stars, 466 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Y

    Yad Vashem

    Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

    4.6 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 69 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    4.8 stars, 161 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Biology, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy

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

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

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 105 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • ChatGPT - Uses and Strategies: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Global Systemic Risk: Princeton University
  • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University

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