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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

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    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development, Business Economics

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    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Illinois Tech

    History of Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Innovation

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela

    Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Food and Beverage, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology

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    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Art History, Research, Data Management, Data Collection

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    University of Geneva

    Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

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

  • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
  • Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University

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