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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


  • V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Art History, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    135 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Workforce Development, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Partnership, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    404 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    A l’avĆØnement du christianisme : l’archĆ©ologie des derniers paĆÆens

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Culture, Timelines, Economics, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    301 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Scandinavian Film and Television

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Cinematography, Cultural Diversity, Video Production, World History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    603 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Business Process Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Diagram Design, Project Scoping, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    120 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    64 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    How Music Can Change Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    180 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Software Visualization, Computer Vision, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    347 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate:Ā Voxy
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos:Ā Universidad Austral
  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward:Ā Columbia University
  • A l’avĆØnement du christianisme : l’archĆ©ologie des derniers paĆÆens:Ā University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing:Ā Google Cloud
  • Scandinavian Film and Television:Ā University of Copenhagen
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality:Ā University of London
  • Business Process Modelling:Ā Starweaver
  • Introduction to Religions & Ecology:Ā Yale University
  • How Music Can Change Your Life:Ā The University of Melbourne

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