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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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    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Leadership for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Employee Engagement, Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Process Management, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Professional Development, Mentorship, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Change, Communication, Digital Transformation, Drive Engagement, Influencing, Team Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, Test Tools, Debugging, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    S

    Starweaver

    Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Productivity, Prioritization, Personal Care, Goal Setting, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    G

    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Encryption, Authentications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Simplilearn

    Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Content, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Marketing Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Core HR Concepts and Practices for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Talent Recruitment, Virtual Teams, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Content Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Governance, Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Leadership for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Software Defined Networking: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress: Starweaver
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
  • Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Core HR Concepts and Practices for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity

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