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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 Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

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    American Psychological Association

    Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Peer Review, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Context

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Public Safety and National Security

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Global Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, World History, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, European History, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Anthropology

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Engineering Design Process, Public Health

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Public History, Community Organizing, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Development, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies

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    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Culture, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

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

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Videography, Cinematography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Journals, Storytelling, Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles, Editing

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    American Psychological Association

    What is Qualitative Research?

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

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

  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music

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