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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Reporting, Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Problem Solving, Color Theory, Art History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Social Impact

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student Engagement, Creative Thinking, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Aesthetics, Art History, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Learning Styles, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Literacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Feminism and Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law, Discussion Facilitation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Technical Communication, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Software Visualization, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Administration, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Research, Public History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    770 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Roman Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Aesthetics, Case Studies, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
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    720 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Customer Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Customer Data Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Model Optimization, Revenue Management, Regression Analysis, Business Marketing, Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Writing, Liberal Arts, Economics, Storytelling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Mitigation, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, World History, International Relations, Security Strategy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Social Impact, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 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

  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
  • In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Roman Architecture: Yale University
  • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania

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