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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, New Business Development, Business Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Professional Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, AI Security, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Workflows, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Communication, Conflict Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Performance Review, Virtual Teams, Employee Performance Management, Program Management, Labor Compliance, Agile Methodology, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Equities, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Growth Strategies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

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

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    Meta

    Mobile Development and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Javascript, React Native, JSON, Computer Programming, Node.JS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Functional Design

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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

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

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

  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques: SkillUp
  • Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams: Advancing Women in Tech
  • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn
  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • Mobile Development and JavaScript: Meta

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