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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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    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Maven Analytics

    ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, AI Enablement, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Python Programming, SQL, Data Literacy, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps on AWS and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Git (Version Control System), Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Descriptive Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Creativity, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, European History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Tech Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Sales Presentation, Solution Selling, B2B Sales, Consultative Approaches, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    219 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics: Maven Analytics
  • DevOps on AWS and Project Management: Amazon Web Services
  • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
  • William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata: University of Michigan
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Tech Sales: Coursera
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University

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