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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


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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Public History, Digital Publishing, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Data Modeling, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Semantic Web

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    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Public History, World History, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    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

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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

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

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    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Education and Training

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    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Injury Prevention

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    Illinois Tech

    History of Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Innovation

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Social Impact, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Public Affairs, Economics, Governance

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    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

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Dartmouth College

    Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Health Disparities, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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

  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
  • International Business I: University of New Mexico
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania

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