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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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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Git Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Child Welfare, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Ancient History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Storytelling, Writing, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy, Human Factors

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Goal Setting for Personal Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Coaching, Exercise Science, Diversity Awareness, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Professionalism, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Git Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
  • 中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Mining Project: University of Colorado Boulder

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