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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Civil Law, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Case Studies, Innovation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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