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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.


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Popular World History Courses and Certifications


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    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Food Services, World History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Empathy, Psychology, Social Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    858 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Storytelling for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Investment Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Finance, Equities, Performance Analysis, Business Ethics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    International Organizations for Interpreters

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Intercultural Competence, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Power Apps Component Framework, Presentations, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, World History, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Data Storytelling for Data Professionals: Packt
  • Investment Management: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • International Organizations for Interpreters: University of Geneva
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London

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