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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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, World History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Strategy, World History, Business Management, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Economics, Risk Management, Investments, Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Research, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, International Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Governance, Diplomacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    365 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    401 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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