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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Education and Support, Mammography, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Capillary, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Biology

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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Pediatric First Aid, Defibrillation, Clinical Assessment, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Blood Pressure, Vital Signs, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

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    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, European History, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, electromagnetics, Research, Experimentation, Mechanics, Global Positioning Systems

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    Yale University

    Roman Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Aesthetics, Case Studies, Design Elements And Principles

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Problem Solving, Color Theory, Art History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Social Impact

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    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Administration, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts

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    Michigan State University

    Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Technical Communication, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Software Visualization, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Customer Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Customer Data Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Model Optimization, Revenue Management, Regression Analysis, Business Marketing, Correlation Analysis

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    Nanjing University

    Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

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    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, European History, World History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics

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

  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
  • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
  • Roman Architecture: Yale University
  • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
  • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
  • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania

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