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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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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Market, Financial Regulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Business Metrics

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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

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

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    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales Presentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Board Infinity

    Industry 4.0 and its impact on Manufacturing Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Workforce Development, Automation, Sustainable Technologies, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Effective Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Geopolítica e seus Movimentos Interculturais

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Process Mapping, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Metric

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Logging and Monitoring in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Query Languages

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

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt : Packt
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Industry 4.0 and its impact on Manufacturing Sector: Board Infinity
  • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Geopolítica e seus Movimentos Interculturais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
  • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Northeastern University

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