• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • World History

World History Courses

World History courses can help you learn about major events, cultural developments, and the impact of historical figures across different eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methodologies, and effective communication of historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools such as timelines, primary source analysis, and digital archives, which enhance your ability to interpret historical data and connect past events to contemporary issues.


Popular World History Courses and Certifications


  • S

    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Closure, Technical Consulting, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Peer Review, SAP Applications, Customer Analysis, Project Documentation, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment, Business Requirements, Business Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Health Policy, Psychology, Biotechnology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Art History, Interactive Learning, Community Development, Lecturing, Public Affairs, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Creativity, Political Sciences, Performing Arts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Littérature mondiale

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Education and Training, Teaching, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, World History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    AI Product & Process Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Generative AI Agents, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Data Strategy, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Fundamentals of Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Regulatory Requirements, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Risk Management

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Materials science, Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering, Architectural Design, Structural Engineering, Instrumental Music, Hydraulics, Geometry, Manufacturing Processes, Vibrations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Professional Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Engineering Management, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Accounting, Project Implementation, Leadership Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Case Studies, Experimentation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…209210211…613

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

  • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
  • Littérature mondiale: University of Geneva
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • AI Product & Process Excellence: Starweaver
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance: Edureka
  • Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok