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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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    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microservices, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dependency Analysis

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    Morehouse College

    Activism in Sports and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Acceptance Testing, Database Management, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Performance Testing, Scalability, Microservices, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Prototyping, Predictive Modeling, Big Data

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    IE Business School

    Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Music Theory, World Music, Teaching, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Diagram Design, Project Scoping, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Infographics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Software Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity
  • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
  • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado: IE Business School
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
  • Business Process Modelling: Starweaver
  • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm

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