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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


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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Caregiving

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    587 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, People Management, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership, Open Mindset, Social Justice, Leadership Studies, Empowerment, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Human Resource Management Done Right

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Prompt Engineering, Talent Acquisition, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Google Gemini, Time Management, Interviewing Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Workforce Planning, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering Tools, Leadership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    534 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern American Poetry

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, Email Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Fraud detection

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    IBM

    Computer Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
  • Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Human Resource Management Done Right: Coursera
  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project: IBM
  • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM

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