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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Network Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Branding, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Social Media, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unsupervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Supervised Learning

    Build toward a degree

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Human Development, Taxonomy, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Media and Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Gynecology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución: Teoría sintética

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Public Policies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Sustainable Technologies, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computer Hardware, Electronic Components, USB, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Real-Time Operating Systems, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Branching and Merging in Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Eclipse (Software), Application Lifecycle Management, Release Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking: Dartmouth College
  • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Coaching and Training Women: American Council on Exercise
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • Evolución: Teoría sintética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder

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