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.

Yale University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Research, European History, World History, Photography, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Depositions, Journals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months