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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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    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Community Development, Public History, Anthropology, Land Management

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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Talend Data Integration: Build & Automate Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Data Transformation, Software Versioning, Version Control

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
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    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Grammar, Language Learning, Language Competency, Writing, Literacy, Vocabulary

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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Hematology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, System Design and Implementation, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Experimentation, Research Design, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Physiology, Medical Terminology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.8
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Equivalences, Abstraction, and Partial Order Reduction

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Thinking, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Pseudocode, Software Design, Computer Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Logical Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

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    968 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

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

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

  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
  • Talend Data Integration: Build & Automate Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Arctic Economy : University of Alberta
  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
  • Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • Equivalences, Abstraction, and Partial Order Reduction: University of Colorado Boulder

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