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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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

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    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Management Systems, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Engineering Management, Program Implementation, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    What is Compliance?

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Context Management, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Vector Databases

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    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Market Data, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Loans, Financial Statements, Finance, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, General Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance), Mortgage Loans, Risk Analysis, Equities, Investments, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Innovation, Revenue Management, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Improvement Process

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Functional Program Design in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows: IBM
  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making: University of Michigan

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