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World History Courses

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.

Popular World History Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Cryptographic Protocols, Enterprise Security, Computer Security

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Construction, Student Engagement, Environment, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Peer Review, Business Communication

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Plot (Graphics), Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Diversity Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Programs, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, AI literacy, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Case Studies

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI and Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Hugging Face, OpenAI API, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, AI Security, Autoencoders, Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, Application Deployment

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Case Studies, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Financial Data, Inventory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Finance

    ★ 4.7 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2))

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Displays

    Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Materials science, Emerging Technologies, Physics

    ★ 4 (54) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Red Teaming LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Risking, AI Security, Application Security

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    CertNexus

    Build Regression, Classification, and Clustering Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Packt
  • Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers: Arizona State University
  • Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making: Rice University
  • Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI and Large Language Models: Coursera
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis: EDUCBA
  • 東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2)): National Taiwan University
  • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder

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