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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


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    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Wesleyan University

    The Ancient Greeks

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    English Composition I

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, English Language, Case Studies, Editing

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.7 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences

    4.7 stars, 369 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Social Impact, Public History

    4.7 stars, 506 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 465 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Timelines, Anthropology, International Relations

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Scientific Methods

    4.7 stars, 238 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (238) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Our Earth's Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Model Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 818 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, World History, Economics

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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