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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Compassion, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Research

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Life Sciences, Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, European History, Endocrinology, Anthropology, Ancient History, Neurology, Taxonomy, Biotechnology, Scientific Methods

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, IT Security Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Data Governance, Legal Research, Data Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Software Versioning, Bitbucket, GitLab, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Architecture, YAML, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Data Exploration in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistics, Social Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creatividad computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association
  • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Privacy in Europe: 28DIGITAL
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera
  • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Arctic Development: University of Alberta

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