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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.


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    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

    4.9
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Technology Roadmaps, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Emerging Technologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    382 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Data Analysis Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    951 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    How Software Ate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Asset Management, Mobile Banking, Consumer Lending, Blockchain, Banking, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Digital Assets, Risk Management, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Challenges in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Sustainable Business, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Diversity Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Market Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainable Development, Marketing Planning, Culture, Brand Strategy

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    542 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Automation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Containerization, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    845 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology III

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

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    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Status: AI skills
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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Amazon Web Services, AI Orchestration, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Solution Architecture, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • How Software Ate Finance: Stanford University
  • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Medical Terminology III: Rice University

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