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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


  • E

    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Public History, Curriculum Development, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Pedagogy

    ★ 4.7 (292) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Fraud detection, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, World History, Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Life Sciences, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Investigation, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Court Systems, Liberal Arts, Public History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Public History

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Arte Medieval

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, European History, Liberal Arts, Intercultural Competence, World History, Visual Storytelling

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Culture, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Business Economics, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Business, Financial Market

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Context

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, European History, Research, World History, Public History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Culture

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
  • International Business I: University of New Mexico

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