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Ancient History Courses

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.


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Popular Ancient History Courses and Certifications


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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Evolution Today

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Climate Change Adaptation, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

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    University of London

    Consumption, Marketing and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Sustainable Business, Marketing Analytics, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Information Privacy, Digital Communications, Social Media

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 6

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music History, Music Performance

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    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Socioeconomics, World History, Supply And Demand, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Columbia University

    Camera and Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Digital Signal Processing, Semiconductors, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Science, Analysis, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Policies

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Algorithms

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    Università Bocconi

    Challenges of Agribusiness Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Value Engineering, Product Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development

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

  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
  • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 6: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Camera and Imaging: Columbia University
  • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
  • Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?: University of Colorado Boulder

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