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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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    IBM

    UX Research and Information Architecture 

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona Development, Usability, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Surveys, Prototyping, Tree Maps, Interviewing Skills

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

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    EDHEC Business School

    Mastering Luxury Hospitality: Fundamentals to Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Hotels and Accommodations, Customer Service, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Property Management Systems, Customer Complaint Resolution, Operational Excellence, Customer Insights, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    النظام النقدي | Monetary System

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Policy, World History, Economics, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Prompt Engineering, Software Development, Application Development

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pigmentos y fotones

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Materials science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Art History, Image Analysis, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, Fundraising, International Relations, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Civil Law, Organizational Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Accountability, Coordination

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    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Materials science, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Architecture and Construction, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Finite Element Methods, Property Maintenance, Continuous Monitoring, Hydraulics, Failure Analysis

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    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Unix, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean 101: Essential Expressions

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Culture, Literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • UX Research and Information Architecture : IBM
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • Mastering Luxury Hospitality: Fundamentals to Leadership : EDHEC Business School
  • النظام النقدي | Monetary System: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI: Coursera
  • Pigmentos y fotones : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Bridge Infrastructure Design: L&T EduTech

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