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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Art History, Writing and Editing, Culture, Cultural Diversity, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences
★ 4.4 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Security Strategy
★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Community Development, Immigration Law, Social Studies, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Governance, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, International Finance, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, European History, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Governance, Security Strategy
★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Oral Expression, Community Development, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity
★ 4.6 (631) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Political Sciences
★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Liberal Arts
★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Policy Development, World History
★ 4.7 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Physical Science, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics, Social Impact
★ 4.6 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation
★ 4.6 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Social Studies, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months