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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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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, Performing Arts, Music, Music Theory

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Commercialization, Product Management, Stakeholder Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Product Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Machine Learning, Generative AI, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Classification Algorithms, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interview Research and Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning

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

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    Coursera

    How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    MBA Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Administration, Leadership Studies, Supply Chain, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Financial Data, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Accounting, Business Modeling, Change Management, Business Economics, Project Management, Business Strategies, Global Marketing, B2B Sales

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, File I/O, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Software Visualization, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Teams, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Reporting, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Microsoft Office, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Target Market, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Writing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, System Configuration, Application Development, Security Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products: SkillUp
  • Machine Learning with Apache Spark: IBM
  • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
  • How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques: Coursera
  • MBA Essentials: University of Glasgow
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • PyTorch for Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators

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