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Ancient History Courses

Ancient history courses can help you learn about significant civilizations, key historical events, and cultural developments from various eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective research methods. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and digital mapping techniques, which help you visualize historical trends and understand the context of ancient societies.


Popular Ancient History Courses and Certifications


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    University of Geneva

    Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, European History, Political Sciences

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    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Intellectual Property, Art History

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Health, Governance, Social Sciences, Immigration Law, Culture, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Economics, Negotiation, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
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    149 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, European History, World History, Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Sciences

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    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

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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

    4.6
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    SUGAR. Software Unificado para la Gestión Arqueológica

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Database Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Entry, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Information Management, Data Import/Export, Geographic Information Systems, Record Keeping, Graphical Tools, Software Installation, Wealth Management

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, Music Theory, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
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    405 reviews

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
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    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Writing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management

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

  • Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme: University of Geneva
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Global Affairs Explained: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2): Wesleyan University
  • Narrative Economics: Yale University
  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • SUGAR. Software Unificado para la Gestión Arqueológica: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne

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