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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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    Coursera

    Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Automation, LLM Application, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Innovation

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    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing

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    The University of Chicago

    Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package)

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    Michigan State University

    Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainability Reporting, Project Accounting, Project Finance, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Verification And Validation, Estimation, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Wind Power Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Engineering Calculations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, Generative AI, Databases, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Database Design, NoSQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations: Coursera
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva : Coursera
  • Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications: The University of Chicago
  • Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives: Michigan State University
  • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
  • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Wind Power Generation: L&T EduTech
  • Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards: Coursera

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