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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interview Research and Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Salesforce

    Lead Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Salesforce, Lead Generation, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Campaign Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Entry, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Instrumental Music

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Upper Intermediate B2.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Storytelling, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Writing, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary, Culture, Trend Analysis, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Descriptive Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Program Development, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    923 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    792 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Finance, Equities, Behavioral Economics, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Tax Planning, Market Trend, Regression Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    884 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Lead Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico
  • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • English Upper Intermediate B2.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Project Management and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London

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