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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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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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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, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Anthropology, Oral Expression, Governance

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    University of Geneva

    International Organizations for Interpreters

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, English Language, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, European History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Software Development Tools, Digital Signal Processing, Debugging

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation

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    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Education and Training, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Teaching, Human Learning, Special Education, Long Term Care, Child Development, Learning Theory, Childhood Education and Development, Patient Advocacy, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Community Development, Care Coordination

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Public History, Investigation, Spatial Analysis, World History, Data Integration, Culture, Information Systems

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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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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

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

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology III

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Humanidades digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Image Analysis, Research, Computer Science, Public History, Open Source Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Media and Communications

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    University of Zurich

    Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Land Management, Social Sciences, Pollution Prevention, Community Development, Art History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Sociology

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

  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • International Organizations for Interpreters: University of Geneva
  • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • Medical Terminology III: Rice University

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