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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming

    4.3 stars, 163 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (163) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Governance, International Finance

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience, Web Presence

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows

    4.4 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Technical Writing, Product Requirements, Engineering Documentation, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Editing, Systems Engineering

    4.6 stars, 359 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (359) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chronic Diseases

    4.9 stars, 364 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Design Thinking, Public History, Performing Arts, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Design Strategies, Culture, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Infant Care, Pain Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Anatomy

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Opportunity Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Order Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Order Entry, Closing (Sales), Salesforce, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Enablement, Order Management Systems, Product Knowledge, Product Lining, Order Processing, Product Assortment, Contract Management, Collaborative Software, Account Management, Kanban Principles

    4.7 stars, 249 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Land Management, Social Impact, Community Development, World History, Team Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 160 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (160) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Analytics, Demand Planning, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

    4.6 stars, 466 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (466) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera
  • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford Online
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico
  • Software QA & Test Automation Engineering: Coursera
  • Opportunity Management in Salesforce: Salesforce

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