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American History Courses

American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    Universiteit Leiden

    Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Learning, Anthropology, Social Studies, Multilingualism, Literacy, Research, Research Methodologies

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Investigation, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Timelines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Timelines, Physics, Scientific Methods

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    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Empathy, Psychology, Social Skills

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Current Issues in Ethics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Statistical Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics, Risk Analysis

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    Lund University

    AI, Business & the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Business Ethics, Automation, Thought Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Human Machine Interfaces

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Classical Music, Art History, Music History

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Assessment, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, AI Personalization, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Support Systems, Predictive Modeling

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    Universidad Austral

    Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Culture, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, World History, Governance, Labor Law, European History

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    University of Geneva

    Violences et religions

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

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

  • Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
  • Current Issues in Ethics and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Six Sigma Tools for Analyze: Kennesaw State University
  • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare: Stanford University

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