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Ancient History Courses

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.


Popular Ancient History Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    858 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Customer Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Process Optimization, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Market Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Sociology, European History, Research, Writing, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    723 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Culture, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Art History, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Cinematography

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity: University of Copenhagen
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
  • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique

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