Ancient history courses can help you learn about significant civilizations, key historical events, and cultural developments from various eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective research methods. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and digital mapping techniques, which help you visualize historical trends and understand the context of ancient societies.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Case Studies, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Surveys, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economics, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Kubernetes, Model Evaluation, Software Versioning, Supervised Learning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sociology, Governance, Social Sciences, Public Policies, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, International Relations, Technology Solutions, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Network Model, Systems Analysis, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Agentic systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months