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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Deployment, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Model Training, Mobile Development, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 655 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (655) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Challenges in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Diversity Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Branding, Solution Design, Culture, Business Strategy

    4.8 stars, 570 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Earned Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation

    4.6 stars, 760 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (760) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Document Management

    4.8 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Football: More than a Game

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, International Relations, Finance, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Governance, Community Development, Advocacy, Data Analysis, Economic Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.5 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    New Technologies for Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Business Technologies, Customer experience improvement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Business Transformation, MarTech, Technology Strategies, Business Marketing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Augmented Reality, FinTech, Blockchain, Virtual Reality

    4.4 stars, 458 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (458) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Application Design, Application Development

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    La Disrupción del Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Bank Regulations, Business Transformation, Financial Systems, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Governance, Cryptography, World History

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Usability, User Experience Design, Statistical Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Data Collection, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

    3.6 stars, 596 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (596) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 405 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (405) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses: Coursera
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel: Novartis
  • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh
  • New Technologies for Business Leaders: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego
  • La Disrupción del Blockchain: Universidad Austral

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