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American History Courses

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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Community Development, Interviewing Skills, Empowerment, Cultural Sensitivity, Action Oriented, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Persistence, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Planning

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Hacer negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development

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    495 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Systems Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Return On Investment, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    858 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Violences et religions

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Social Studies, Ancient History

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Informatics, Data Mining, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Data Ethics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医药与中华传统文化

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Medical Science and Research, Medical Practices and Procedures, Physiology, World History, Ancient History, Nutrition and Diet

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

  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hacer negocios en América Latina: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
  • Violences et religions: University of Geneva
  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II

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