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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Aesthetics, Creativity, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Operating Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Simulations, Image Analysis, Computer Science, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Web Applications, Computer Programming, File Management, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months