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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Patient Positioning, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety

    4.8 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, World History, Social Justice, Culture, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Diversity Awareness, Performing Arts, Creativity, Health Equity

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Advanced Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Budgets, Brand Loyalty, Customer Acquisition Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Data Management, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Customer Engagement, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Risk, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Cloud Services, Data Security, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Model

    4.7 stars, 256 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Social Studies, Labor Law, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 501 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Return On Investment, Depreciation

    4.7 stars, 795 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Methodologies, Data Strategy, Database Application, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Social Impact, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Robotics

    4.7 stars, 368 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, LLM Application, Gemini, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deepseek, Productivity, Automation, Business Operations

    4.8 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Crédito y cobranza

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Loans, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Effectiveness, Accounts Receivable, Financial Policy, Risk Control, Business Risk Management, Administration, Ancient History

    4.8 stars, 115 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • Advanced Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
  • Network Security: ISC2
  • Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: University of Pittsburgh
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases: IBM
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University

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