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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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, World History, European History, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    390 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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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Governance, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    344 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Public History, Case Studies, Liberal Arts, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Physiology, World History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    2.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    427 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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