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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods

    4.8
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    357 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Opportunity Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Order Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Closing (Sales), Salesforce, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Product Knowledge, Contract Management, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles

    4.7
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    University of London

    Consumption, Marketing and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Sustainable Business, Marketing Analytics, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Information Privacy, Digital Communications, Social Media

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Real Estate Property Management

    Skills you'll gain: Property Management, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Asset Management, Property Maintenance, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Communication, Adaptability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Data Management, Data Governance, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Digital Transformation, Data Collection, Data Structures

    4.6
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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

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    432 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Processing, Heat Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Big Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Spatial Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data Storytelling, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Automation, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Marketing, E-Commerce

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Technology Solutions, Case Studies, Public Policies, Governance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone): University of Alberta
  • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Opportunity Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
  • Real Estate Property Management: Coursera
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Functional Programming in Scala Capstone: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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