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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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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Relativism

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    HR Competencies & Leadership for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Development, Virtual Teams, People Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Professional Networking, Team Building, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Decision Making, Employee Onboarding, Change Management, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Branding

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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content

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    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Estimation, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Equities, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Health Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Build Intelligent Agents Using DeepSeek & N8N

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Deepseek, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Automation, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, Google Sheets, Data Processing, Gmail

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
  • Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University
  • HR Competencies & Leadership for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera
  • Optimization Methods in Asset Management: Columbia University
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds

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