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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.


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Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    Universidade de São Paulo

    II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cloud Computing, Oncology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    LLMOps

    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

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    34 reviews

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    University at Buffalo

    The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Case Studies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, People Development, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Improvement, Succession Planning, Business Ethics, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Prediction Models with Sports Data

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    University of Michigan

    The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart

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

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

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Process Development, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Digital Publishing, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Ventilation, Life Safety, and Smoke Extraction in Building

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Mechanical Ventilation, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering

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

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Nurse Education, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record System

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • LLMOps: DeepLearning.AI
  • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • Prediction Models with Sports Data: University of Michigan
  • The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart: University of Michigan
  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
  • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
  • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ventilation, Life Safety, and Smoke Extraction in Building : L&T EduTech

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