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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

    University of Glasgow

    Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Data Literacy, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ancient History, Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Public History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Music History, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Research, Aesthetics, Education and Training, Music, Teaching, Pedagogy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

    4.4 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Dental Instruments, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Health Care, Hospital Experience, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Patient Observation, Clinical Practices, Language Learning, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Active Listening, Multilingualism

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Database Development, Acceptance Testing, Database Management, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Testing, Data Infrastructure, Software Systems, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Middleware, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Big Data

    3.6 stars, 20 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (20) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Culture, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Multilingualism, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Demography

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Current Issues in Ethics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Image Analysis, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Social Impact, Large Language Modeling, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Epidemiology, Plaintiff, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Client Services, Customer Acquisition Management, Performance Measurement, Customer Relationship Building, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Customer Engagement, Exercise Science, Rapport Building

    4.3 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Teaching, Pedagogy, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Human Learning, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Human Development, Mentorship, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Security, LLM Application, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age: University of Glasgow
  • II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Fire Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Current Issues in Ethics and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention: American Council on Exercise
  • Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption: University of Michigan

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