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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


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    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Soft skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Productivity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Empowerment, Oral Expression, Prioritization, Active Listening, Persuasive Communication, Teamwork, Writing, Interpersonal Communications

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    283 reviews

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Reviews, Aesthetics, Creative Design, Design Research, Layout Design, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking, Oral Expression

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    906 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    English for Recreation and Famous People

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing and Editing, Video Production, Writing, Literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Digital Publishing, Typography, Creativity, Peer Review

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

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    Adobe

    Adobe Digital Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    808 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Managing AI Deployment Projects, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Feasibility Studies, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Data Ethics, Data Management, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Data Quality, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Vulnerability Assessments, Network Performance Management, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Switches, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Architecture, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Robot Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Human Factors, Human Machine Interfaces, Reliability, Control Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Distributed Computing, Software Systems, Human Centered Design, Mathematical Modeling, Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Network Foundations & Physical Layer

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, Network Model, TCP/IP, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Network Monitoring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Workday Basics Series: Workday
  • Soft skills: Packt
  • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
  • English for Recreation and Famous People: Arizona State University
  • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
  • Adobe Digital Marketing Strategy: Adobe
  • Managing AI Deployment Projects, Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Robot Applications: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python: University of London

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