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.
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Sciences, Biochemistry, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physiology, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, API Design, Software Development, AI Integrations
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Versioning, Computer Programming Tools, Software Configuration Management, Devops Tools, Apache, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Resilience, Empowerment, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Professional Networking, Branding, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Empathy, Social Media, Proactivity, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yad Vashem
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Differential Equations
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, System Configuration, Unix, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Open Source Technology, VPN Clients, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Software Documentation, Science and Research, Technical Documentation, Informatics, Software Versioning, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Personal Integrity, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Community Development, Social Justice, Leadership Studies, Teaching, Habit Formation, Empathy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months