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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Depreciation, Cash Management, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Investments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Ancient History, Art History, Public History, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Community Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, File I/O, Debugging, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Public Health, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Child Welfare
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Medical History Documentation, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Ancient History, Drug Interaction, Clinical Nutrition
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months