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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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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Process Flow Diagrams, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Vocabulary, Ancient History, Social Impact

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    Coursera

    CRM Analytics Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Retention, Personalized Campaigns, Lead Generation, Marketing Analytics, Sales Process, Customer Analysis, Sales Development, Customer Engagement, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Insights, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Target Audience, Business Metrics, Process Analysis, Sales Support

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Biological Engineering, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Computational Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, System Design and Implementation, Network Performance Management, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Software Versioning, Image Quality, Web Development Tools, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Presence, Web Servers, Frontend Performance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Electric Vehicles and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Market Opportunities, Financial Inclusion, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Anthropology, Oral Expression, Community Development, Storytelling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Music Performance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Climate Change Programs, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Finance

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

  • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture: Sungkyunkwan University
  • CRM Analytics Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
  • Introduction to Web Development: University of California, Davis
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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