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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.


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Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Free
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    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    559 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Diagnostic Tests, Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Economy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Natural Resource Management, World History, Culture, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Compassion, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Pediatrics, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science 101

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering, Physics, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Trigonometry, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, Calculus, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Risk Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
  • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Arctic Economy : University of Alberta
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
  • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan

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