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.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, World History, European History, Music History, Social Justice, Immigration Law, Art History, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Research, European History, World History, Photography, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Depositions, Journals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development, Business Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months