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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Safety Assurance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Anthropology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, World History, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Governance, Corporate Finance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Strategy, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Strategy, Case Law, Storytelling, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Morehouse College
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks