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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Case Studies, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Surveys, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Curtis Institute of Music
Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music History, Music Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sociology, Governance, Social Sciences, Public Policies, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, International Relations, Technology Solutions, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Relational Databases, Application Development, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, World History, Digital pedagogy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Education and Training, International Relations, Media and Communications, Student Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Storytelling, Multimedia
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks