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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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    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, HTML and CSS, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

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    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Digital Signal Processing, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Computer Programming, Histogram, Programming Principles, AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Product Requirements, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Graphing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Art History, Creative Thinking, Social Studies, Creativity, Educational Materials, Curiosity, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Resourcefulness, Literacy, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Game Design, Performing Arts, World History, Empowerment, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Proposal Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization, Performance Analysis, Storyboarding

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    IBM

    Data Science Methodology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Business Research, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Data Collection, Requirements Analysis, Data Quality, Data Mining, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yeshiva University

    Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
  • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
  • Business Statistics and Analysis: Rice University
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Data Science Methodology: IBM

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