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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yad Vashem
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Case Law, Policy Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Safety Assurance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Case Studies, Innovation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks