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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


  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Classification Algorithms, Business Ethics, Governance

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    250 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Commercialization, Product Management, Stakeholder Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Continuous Integration, Middleware, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Facility Management, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Civil Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Economics, Socioeconomics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    802 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    306 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Software Development with C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Electronic Hardware, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    272 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Full Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Applications, Secure Coding, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Responsive Web Design, Javascript

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Value Propositions, Consultative Approaches, Business Transformation

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    210 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    .Net Full Stack Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    383 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974: University of Rochester
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
  • Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products: SkillUp
  • API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
  • Full Stack Web Development: Amazon
  • Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE: ESSEC Business School

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