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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


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    Duke University

    Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Compassion, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching, Community Development, Creativity, Discussion Facilitation, Music, Research, Personal Integrity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Growth Mindedness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Media and Communications, Psychology

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Art History, World History, Anthropology, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Language Competency, Political Sciences, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music, Team Building, Creativity, Lawsuits, Creative Problem-Solving, Brand Management, Innovation, Project Planning, Relationship Building, Music Performance, Product Development, Professional Networking, Musical Composition, Business, Revenue Management, Social Media

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

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    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

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    University of Amsterdam

    Introduction to Communication Science

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Qualitative Research

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

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    LearnQuest

    Leading High-Performance Sales Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Sales Management, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Drive Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Active Listening, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Intercultural Competence, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth: Duke University
  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
  • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Music Business: Berklee
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam

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