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World History Courses

World History courses can help you learn about major events, cultural developments, and the impact of historical figures across different eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methodologies, and effective communication of historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools such as timelines, primary source analysis, and digital archives, which enhance your ability to interpret historical data and connect past events to contemporary issues.

Popular World History Courses and Certifications


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    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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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, European History

    4.7 stars, 443 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Economics, Political Sciences, Demography

    4.2 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

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

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

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

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

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

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

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Policy, Liberal Arts, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Biology

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Visual Design, Design Reviews, Research and Design, Design Research

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Illinois Tech

    History of Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Culture, Public Policies, Experimentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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