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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Adobe

    Generative AI Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Creativity, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    778 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Software Architecture, Scalability, Flask (Web Framework)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Environmental Management Systems, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Governance, Performance Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    778 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Adapting: Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医药与中华传统文化

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Health Care, Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Medical Practices and Procedures, Anatomy, Physiology, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Arithmetic, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    638 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Copenhagen

    Scandinavian Film and Television

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Cinematography, Cultural Diversity, Video Production, World History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    706 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    832 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Social Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    503 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Generative AI Content Creation: Adobe
  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Application Development using Microservices and Serverless : IBM
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie University
  • 中医药与中华传统文化 : Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities: Johns Hopkins University
  • Scandinavian Film and Television: University of Copenhagen
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University

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