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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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    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Clinical Data

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Research Ethics, Unstructured Data, Data Mining, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Collection, Data Preprocessing, Health Disparities, Text Mining, Responsible AI, Medical Imaging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis, Graphing

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    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Electronic Medical Record, Informatics, Usability, Interoperability, Telehealth, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Responsible AI, Human Computer Interaction, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computerized Physician Order Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Liberal Arts, Personal Development, Psychology, Human Development, Research, Cultural Diversity, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Ancient History

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, OAuth, JavaScript Frameworks, Webpack, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Application Design, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development, Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Software Versioning, Software Design, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Research, Personal Development, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Organizational Skills

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    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Public History

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    510 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Sales Tax, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Production Management, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Climate Change Programs, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Finance

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford Online
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul: Sungkyunkwan University

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