Ancient history courses can help you learn about significant civilizations, key historical events, and cultural developments from various eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective research methods. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and digital mapping techniques, which help you visualize historical trends and understand the context of ancient societies.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Socioeconomics, Technology Strategies, Spatial Analysis, Innovation, Research, Policy Analysis, Big Data, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Machine Controls, Theoretical Computer Science, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Verification And Validation, Software Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Automation, Diagram Design, Safety Assurance
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Economics, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Microsoft Office, Version Control, Document Management, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Loss Prevention
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, System Testing, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Development Testing, Microservices, Big Data, Prototyping, Software Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Science, Data Modeling, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Unstructured Data, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Data Collection, Model Evaluation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks