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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    IE Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Demography, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, World History, Supply And Demand

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Economics, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Engineering Calculations, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Power, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Decision Making, Analysis, Cultural Diversity, World History, Biology, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sociology, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Art History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Writing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Public History, Economics, International Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Work, Case Studies, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, European History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    565 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Storytelling, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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