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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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    CentraleSupélec

    Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Storyboarding, Application Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Java, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Centered Design

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

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    IBM

    Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer Service, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, Interaction Design, WordPress

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model

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    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Interoperability, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

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    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Global Marketing, Business Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Analysis, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Business Risk Management, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

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    Nanjing University

    理解马克思

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Economic Development, Research

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    National Taiwan University

    是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, World History

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    201 reviews

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    Qualcomm Academy

    5G for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure

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    711 reviews

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management

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    355 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Fashion

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Business Transformation, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Case Studies

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    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course): CentraleSupélec
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
  • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming: IBM
  • Algorithms on Graphs: University of California San Diego
  • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD
  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School
  • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
  • 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese): National Taiwan University
  • 5G for Everyone: Qualcomm Academy
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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