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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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    West Virginia University

    Today’s Music Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Live Streaming, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

    4.7
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    126 reviews

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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations

    4.6
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building

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    Yad Vashem

    L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Frontières en tous genres

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Infographics, Case Studies, World History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Economics, European History, Qualitative Research, Governance, Data Collection

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Logistics, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Formal Learning, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Social Work, Social Justice, Teaching, Community Development, Public History

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, International Relations, European History, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Economic Development, Diplomacy, Governance, Sustainable Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Today’s Music Industry: West Virginia University
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
  • L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours: Yad Vashem
  • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
  • Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism: Duke University
  • Foundations of Agile Project Management: Google

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