World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    405 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, European History, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Governance, Public Policies, Business, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Diplomacy, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Relations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, World History, Governance, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    801 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Culture, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    142 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Research, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Graphical Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    230 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Financial Controls, Bank Regulations, Governance, Credit Risk, Crisis Management, Risk Management Framework, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Cash Management, Banking, Economics, World History

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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