World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    Yad Vashem

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Competitive Analysis, Business, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    491 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, Governance, Demography, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, European History, Social Justice, Public Policies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Human Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    537 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Ancient History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    178 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months