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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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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Business Acumen, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Culture

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy, Conflict Management

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Intercultural Competence, Health Care, Liberal Arts

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    Yad Vashem

    Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

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

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Diplomacy, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Environmental Issue, Ancient History

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    Università Bocconi

    Challenges of Agribusiness Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Business, Sustainable Business, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Climate Change Adaptation, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Product Knowledge

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    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

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

  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico
  • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Challenges of Agribusiness Management: Università Bocconi

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