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American History Courses

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.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    La industria de hidrocarburos en la transición energética

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Safety Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, World History, Regulatory Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, digital literacy, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Land Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Perspectivas de música colaborativa

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Music, Musical Composition, Aesthetics, Music History, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Chatbots for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Build Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Serverless Computing, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Derecho romano

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Political Sciences, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Network Architecture, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Foundations: Analyze & Apply Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Analytics, Communication Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Effective Behavior Change Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving, Behavior Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Accountability, Active Listening, Stress Management, Communication Strategies, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • La industria de hidrocarburos en la transición energética: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Perspectivas de música colaborativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Chatbots for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Build Chatbots: Packt
  • Derecho romano: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1: Pearson

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