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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


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    University of Michigan

    The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Relational Databases, Application Development, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Git Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Installation, Devops Tools, File Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface

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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Launch an auto-scaling AWS EC2 virtual machine

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Space is Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cinematography, Science and Research, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Maya Culture in Yucatan

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Art History, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Machine Controls, Theoretical Computer Science, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Verification And Validation, Software Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Automation, Diagram Design, Safety Assurance

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics: University of Michigan
  • Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Launch an auto-scaling AWS EC2 virtual machine: Coursera
  • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power: Duke University
  • Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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