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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


  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Clinical Data

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Research Ethics, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Collection, Data Preprocessing, Text Mining, Medical Imaging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    498 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Zhu Xi and Jeong Yak-yong in Comparative Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Research, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, World History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Google Ads Optimization Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Marketing Budgets, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Performance marketing, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Budget Management, Forecasting, Performance Analysis, Bidding, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Moses' Face: Moses' images as reflected in Jewish literature

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, European History, Research, World History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Experimentation, Research Design, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Physiology, Medical Terminology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Philosophy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Diagram Design, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Language Competency, Research, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Discussion Facilitation, Literacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Aesthetics, Classical Music, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    705 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Refugees in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Case Studies, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    574 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Legal Research, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, European History, Case Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford University
  • Zhu Xi and Jeong Yak-yong in Comparative Perspective: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Master Advanced Google Ads Optimization Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Moses' Face: Moses' images as reflected in Jewish literature: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Korean Philosophy Essentials: Sungkyunkwan University
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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