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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Systems Architecture, Tool Calling, Natural Language Processing, Context Management, Memory Management, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Version Control, Data Analysis, Big Data, R Programming, Software Versioning, General Science and Research, Git (Version Control System), Data Quality, Statistical Reporting, Development Environment, Technical Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, MongoDB, Databases, Data Ethics, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Informatics, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Investments, Market Trend, Shared Media, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Due Diligence, Financial Market, Security Awareness, Market Dynamics, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Devops Tools, Version Control, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community Development, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Research, Public Health, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Health Assessment, Patient Communication, Informatics, Data Collection, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Development Environment, Informatics, Automation, Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Media Production, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Media Strategy, Journalism, Media and Communications, AI literacy, Media Planning, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, Security Testing, System Configuration, Hardening, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Mediation, Multilingualism, Oral Expression, Journals, Storytelling, Language Learning, Peer Review, European History, Creativity, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months