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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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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Peer Review, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Security Strategy

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Positivity, Health Care, Instrumental Music, Cultural Diversity, Culture, World Music

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Infant Care, Pain Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Anatomy

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Introducción al Arte Sonoro

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Art History, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Psychology, Vibrations, Experimentation, Innovation

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Monitoring, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Management, Waste Minimization

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    American Psychological Association

    Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Market Share, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Consulting, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis

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    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Personal Injury Law, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Compensation Management

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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

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

  • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico
  • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress: American Psychological Association
  • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester

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