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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


  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Contemporary Issues in World Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Crisis Intervention, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Leadership, Team Management, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Quality Improvement, Conflict Management, Change Management, Project Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.9 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Excel Formulas, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, Linear Algebra, Feature Engineering, Digital Signal Processing

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Infection Control, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Visual Storytelling, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, World Music, Music History, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Maternal Health, Pharmacotherapy, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.3 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Decision Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development

    ★ 4.3 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Crédito y cobranza

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Loans, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Effectiveness, Accounts Receivable, Financial Policy, Risk Control, Business Risk Management, Administration, Ancient History

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Child Development, Learning Theory, Biology, Health Education

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing

    ★ 4.1 (223) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Leadership and Team Management: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
  • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
  • ACE Health Coach: American Council on Exercise
  • Crédito y cobranza: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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