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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods

    4.6 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Systems Design, Case Studies, Organizational Structure, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

    4.6 stars, 115 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (115) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing

    4.1 stars, 223 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (223) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, School Counseling, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Research, Empathy

    4.8 stars, 326 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (326) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Linux, Endpoint Security, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Endpoint Detection and Response, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Event Monitoring, Windows Servers, Continuous Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, System Software, Computer Security Incident Management

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • 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
  • U

    University of London

    Consumption, Marketing and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Culture, Data-Driven Marketing, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Digital Analysis, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Social Determinants Of Health, Case Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Analysis, World History, Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.9 stars, 774 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts, European History, World History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software

    4.1 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible: Amazon Web Services
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
  • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes

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