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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.


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    Coursera

    How to Generate and Maintain a Healthy Sales Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Acquisition Management

    4.7
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    34 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

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    80 reviews

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    354 reviews

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Education and Training, General Medicine, Teaching, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    273 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Music Theory, Teaching, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

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    University of Rochester

    The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, AI Security, Customer Service, Information Privacy, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

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    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI Engineering and Fine-Tuning Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Performance Tuning, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Generate and Maintain a Healthy Sales Pipeline: Coursera
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
  • The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974: University of Rochester
  • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
  • Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home: University of California, Davis

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