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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Software Versioning, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Eating-Related Disorders and Disorders of Sleep

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Health Education, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Medical Privacy, Clinical Research Ethics, Automation, Robotics, Medical Science and Research, Health Information Management, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Information Privacy, Health Technology, Safety Assurance, Digital Transformation, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Dartmouth College

    Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Exercise Science, Taxonomy, Child Development, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nursing Process, Nurse Education, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Performance Summary using SnapEval

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Performance Reporting, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Metric, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Staff Management

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism III

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Social Impact, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Agentic systems, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis

    ★ 3.4 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Geopolítica e seus Movimentos Interculturais

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Culture, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management, Economic Development

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

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

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Electrical Systems, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Issue, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · 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

  • C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment: Microsoft
  • Eating-Related Disorders and Disorders of Sleep: American Psychological Association
  • Ethical Issues in Computing Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking: Dartmouth College
  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
  • Create a Performance Summary using SnapEval: Coursera
  • Anti-Racism III: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Geopolítica e seus Movimentos Interculturais: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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