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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


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Decoding Nutrition Labels

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design

    4.6 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Closing (Sales), Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Client Services, Nutrition Education, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Active Listening, Health Education

    4.2 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Neurology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment

    4.9 stars, 238 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visual Storytelling, Advocacy, World History

    4.4 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Scientific Methods, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Interaction, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology

    5 stars, 32 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Littérature mondiale

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

    4.7 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Record Keeping, Records Management, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Process Development, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Decoding Nutrition Labels: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power: Duke University
  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • Littérature mondiale: University of Geneva
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
  • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University

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