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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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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Egypt before and after pharaohs.

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

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Arte Medieval

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History

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    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

    3.9
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    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

    4.7
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    290 reviews

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

    4.7
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

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

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Life Sciences, Research, General Science and Research, Environment, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Social Studies, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physics, Creativity, Timelines, Storytelling

    4.9
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
  • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan

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