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American History Courses

American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Occupational Health, Anatomy, Health Systems, Technical Communication, Personal protective equipment, Stress Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts

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    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

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    Yonsei University

    Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Demography, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Initiative and Leadership, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Interpersonal Communications

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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Protocols

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    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies

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    ESSEC Business School

    International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, International Relations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea: Yonsei University
  • The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Tel Aviv University
  • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego

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