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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 Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    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
    ·
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Document Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Project Planning, Expectation Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
    K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Team Building, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Prioritization, Business Writing, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Continuous Monitoring, Public Health, Event Monitoring, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, GitHub

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Business Strategy, Network Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Market Trend, Technical Standard

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    486 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
    H

    Harvard Business Review

    Strengthen Your Business Savvy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Financial Management, Budgeting, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Income Statement, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Trend Analysis, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Research, Document Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Litigation Support, Client Services, Mediation, Legal Risk, Anthropic Claude, AI Security, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, AI Personalization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    133 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
  • Google Stakeholder Management: Google
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents: Knowledge Accelerators
  • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
  • Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn HTML and CSS: Scrimba
  • Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Strengthen Your Business Savvy: Harvard Business Review
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera

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