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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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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Labor Law, Music History, Social Justice, Immigration Law, Art History, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.7
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Baseball into the Millennium

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Storytelling

    4.8
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    Dartmouth College

    Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Moneyball and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yad Vashem

    The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Research, European History, World History, Photography, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Depositions, Journals

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

    4.7
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    139 reviews

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    The World Bank Group

    Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Scientific Methods, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
  • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics: Dartmouth College
  • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources: Yad Vashem
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University

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