Ancient history courses can help you learn about significant civilizations, key historical events, and cultural developments from various eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective research methods. Many courses introduce tools like primary source analysis and digital mapping techniques, which help you visualize historical trends and understand the context of ancient societies.

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Studies, Environmental Science, World History, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Journalism, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Engineering Analysis, Functional Requirement, Automation Engineering, Functional Specification, Control Systems, Mechanics, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, Music History, Visual Storytelling, World History, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Scientific Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Legal Support, Family Support, Community Mental Health Services, Appeals, Court Systems, World History, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Hearings, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Social Studies, Culture, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Intelligence, General Mathematics, Diversity Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, File Management, Web Presence, System Configuration, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months